But what was Preston like back in the early ‘80s. Take a trip down memory lane to find out by flicking through our best archive retro pictures of that bygone era in the city’s history.
17. 1982 Preston
The children of Woodplumpton CE school, near Preston, voted their teachers top of the form when they were given permission to bring their favourite games into school. But though the youngsters were busy enjoying themselves, they were also helping others - raising cash for charity Photo: RETRO
18. 1982 Preston
The mystery of the Orient took over Preston's St George's Shopping Arcade as part of the town's shopping festival. A troop of Chinese performers put on a show of traditional dances and martial arts exercises - some of them more than 800 years old. Photo: RETRO
19. 1982 Preston
Blackburn band Exit Visa, fronted by Louise Cousteau, kicked off the the first heat of the Lancashire Evening Post Rock and Pop Challenge at Clouds nightspot in Preston, and came away as runners-up Photo: RETRO
20. 1982 Preston
Young guides and brownies of Preston made light work of a marathon bulb planting project. They braved cold winds to plant more than 5,000 crocus bulbs at the entrance to the Threefields estate, Ingol. The sponsored plant-in was to help raise cash for the Harriet Trust. Pictured are the 1st Tanterton Guildes on the bulb planting session Photo: RETRO