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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These three members of the Preston Amateur Swimming Club have won the junior girls' national biothlon team championships. From left: Helen Noblett (12), Rachel Jones (12), and Becky Jones (11)

25. 1982 Preston

These three members of the Preston Amateur Swimming Club have won the junior girls' national biothlon team championships. From left: Helen Noblett (12), Rachel Jones (12), and Becky Jones (11) Photo: RETRO

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A drama group has a record of its latest production - on video. Preston North End's video photographer John Kay came along to the Broughton Club Players' pantomime The Hurdy Gurdy Man. Thirty club members and their children were in the pantomime which was staged at the Broughton and District Club, Whittingham Lane, Broughton

26. 1982 Preston

A drama group has a record of its latest production - on video. Preston North End's video photographer John Kay came along to the Broughton Club Players' pantomime The Hurdy Gurdy Man. Thirty club members and their children were in the pantomime which was staged at the Broughton and District Club, Whittingham Lane, Broughton Photo: RETRO

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What a din! Verco the clown gave his young fans a slight case of earache with his musical performance on an old car horn. They had gathered round to watch his show in St George's Centre as part of Preston shopping festival

27. 1982 Preston

What a din! Verco the clown gave his young fans a slight case of earache with his musical performance on an old car horn. They had gathered round to watch his show in St George's Centre as part of Preston shopping festival Photo: RETRO

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Supersonic Syd Little tries his hand at darts after opening the annual Fulwood Blind Fayre, held at Preston's Derby School. He also joined in with the fun and games before signing autographs for the eager youngsters

28. 1982 Preston

Supersonic Syd Little tries his hand at darts after opening the annual Fulwood Blind Fayre, held at Preston's Derby School. He also joined in with the fun and games before signing autographs for the eager youngsters Photo: RETRO

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