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.
9. 1982 Preston
A small school with big sporting ambitions - that is All Hallows RC High. Although only having two full-time physicall education teachers the school, situated in a beautiful corner of Penwprtham, Preston, is beginning to compete with the area's bigger outfits And for the boys under 14s and under 16s basketball teams pictured above, that means winning! Photo: RETRO
10. 1982 Preston
A woman mayor went to a fashion show with a difference. For the fashions had a distinctly Asian flavour as Preston Mayor Doris Scowcroft visited the annual meeting of the Asian Ladies Club in Preston's Lune Street Methodist Hall Photo: RETRO
11. 1982 Preston
It was all the fun of the fair for these children when the carnival came to town. Swings, roundabouts and roller coasters were all part of Preston's big spectacular on Market Square and surrounding roads. These teenagers look exhilerated on the Coaster, watched by those waiting their turn Photo: RETRO
12. 1982 Preston
A small school with big sporting ambitions - that is All Hallows RC High. Although only having two full-time physicall education teachers the school, situated in a beautiful corner of Penwprtham, Preston, is beginning to compete with the area's bigger outfits. One pupil, Glen Johnstone, represents South Ribble at cricket. He is showing off his skills above watched by Sarah Moss, Belinda Bamber and Jenny Beesley, who all also represent South Ribble in various Lancashire competitions Photo: RETRO