It was a undoubtedly beloved era for many, so take a look at our best archive pictures of Preston life and people back in 1978 and 1979.
13. Boomtown Rats fans in Lancashire come up with their own heart-rending version of I Don't Like Mondays. The punks spent all night lying on cold floors, waiting from Preston Guild Hall's box office to open to get their hands on tickets for the band's concert in the town
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14. Broughton A won the Preston and District Cub Scout swimming gala with a total of 32 points. Broughton B were second with 26 and 6th Fulwood J were third with 21. Sixteen packs took part and Mrs Dorothy Greener, ADC, presented the winners with the Laura Berry Trophy. Some of the competitors are pictured above
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15. Providing a Christmas treat for the passing throngs of shoppers requires a great deal of concentration, as well as huff and puff - as this pictures shows during Tulketh High School Band's carol outing to Preston Flag Market
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16. The people of Preston gathered around the Flag Market and the town centre to witness the celebrations of Preston's Octo-centenary
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