The big freeze has been an unexpected bonus for Preston's champion curlers. Instead of travelling to Lockerbie in Schotland, they have been able to practise on a frozen pond in Fishwick Bottoms. Preston Curling Club members, from left: Mike Thompson, John Kett and Ron Thorntonplaceholder image
The big freeze has been an unexpected bonus for Preston's champion curlers. Instead of travelling to Lockerbie in Schotland, they have been able to practise on a frozen pond in Fishwick Bottoms. Preston Curling Club members, from left: Mike Thompson, John Kett and Ron Thornton

37 legendary retro pictures of Preston people in 1982 during an era you can still remember

Claire Lark
By Claire Lark

Digital Journalist

Published 7th Oct 2025, 13:55 GMT

From Ozzy Osbourne eating a bat live on stage, to the Falklands War taking place and a new British Prince being born, 1982 was quite the year.

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.

These are some incredible historic pictures, so have a look and see if you recognise any familiar sights or faces...

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Revellers enjoying the Lancashire Evening Post Rock and Pop Challenge at Clouds in Preston

21. 1982 Preston

Revellers enjoying the Lancashire Evening Post Rock and Pop Challenge at Clouds in Preston Photo: RETRO

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A Leyland woman snapped up grandad Frank Pilkington's false gnashers. Mother-of-two Mrs Maureen Howard paid £51 for the full set... and the money will go to help homeless youngsters at Preston's Shepherd Street Mission. She is pictured with Frank, handing over the cash to a representative from the charity. Check out the story of why Frank put his false teeth up for sale on the Making the News pages.

22. 1982 Preston

A Leyland woman snapped up grandad Frank Pilkington's false gnashers. Mother-of-two Mrs Maureen Howard paid £51 for the full set... and the money will go to help homeless youngsters at Preston's Shepherd Street Mission. She is pictured with Frank, handing over the cash to a representative from the charity. Check out the story of why Frank put his false teeth up for sale on the Making the News pages. Photo: RETRO

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Hot-foot Ken Taylor romped home first in a work's mini-marathon... and received a trophy and a rewarding kiss from Post Model Girl Linda Bottomley. Ken, a 33-year-old architect's assistant, finished ahead of the pack in the annual Moor Park run organised by employees of the Preston firm Building Design Partnership

23. 1982 Preston

Hot-foot Ken Taylor romped home first in a work's mini-marathon... and received a trophy and a rewarding kiss from Post Model Girl Linda Bottomley. Ken, a 33-year-old architect's assistant, finished ahead of the pack in the annual Moor Park run organised by employees of the Preston firm Building Design Partnership Photo: RETRO

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Ken Cross of the Fishwick Hall team tees off, watched by other participants in the Preston & District Golf Tournament. The event was won by Penwortham Golf Club in a thrilling finish, with Ashton second and Preston third

24. 1982 Preston

Ken Cross of the Fishwick Hall team tees off, watched by other participants in the Preston & District Golf Tournament. The event was won by Penwortham Golf Club in a thrilling finish, with Ashton second and Preston third Photo: RETRO

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