And so what better way to indulge in a spot of nostalgia than to check out our best archive pics of Preston scenes from back in those halcyon days?
21. The Lancashire Evening Post took to the airwaves as a team from BBC Radio Lancashire set up their equipment for a day of interviews and reports from their Fishergate, Preston headquarters
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22. Elephants never forget, so they say. And more than 30 animal lovers have put their best feet forward to prove they haven't forgotten the elephants. The enthusiasts gathered for a sponsored walk around Preston's Moor Park. Preston South MP Mr Stan Thorne was one of the first to arrive. Picture shows Mr Thorne, with dogs Jason and Duffy, among the walkers
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23. It's a gold for Stephen McGee of Hoghton who competes in Chorley Bowmen's second indoor archery tournament at Clayton Green Sports Centre, watched by, from left: June Booth of Preston, Nigel Hardman and Edwin Hardman of Penwortham
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