It was 1981 to be precise and they remember the people and places of the time. They are actually 44 years old!

17. Life in Preston in 1981
Disco dancers put their best feet forward - for the disabled. And the first to start dancing at Preston's Polytechnic were the town's first man and wife - Mayor and Mayoress Coun Ted and Mrs June Butcher. The event - a marathon three-day disco - was organised by Preston DJs Photo: RETRO

18. Life in Preston in 1981
Neil Farnworth's way with words has proved a winner with Preston North End Ladies soccer team. For an article written by sports writer Neil has won a set of shirts for the ladies, currently favourites to win the Women's Football Association Cup. They gathered together at the Derby Arms, Inskip, to be presented with their new T-shirts and to thank Post man Farnworth. It was his report of the North End Ladies' last cup game that won the shirts for the team Photo: RETRO

19. Life in Preston in 1981
A tiny Preston school has won a reprieve in its fight to survive. Christ Church Infants School, on Fitzroy Street, due to close under the old Tory county administration, has had the threat lifted - for the time being. Pictured: Mrs Heather Blunt headmistress of Christ Church Infants School watches as the children jump for joy after the news of the school's survival Photo: RETRO

20. Life in Preston in 1981
A magnificent 35lb cod - believed to be the best boat-caught specimen from the Fylde Coast area - was landed by Garstang angler Harry Pilkington. Harry, 32, a builder who works in Preston, of Croston Road, Garstang, landed the impressive cod while fishing nearly two miles off Cleveleys with friend Don Berry Photo: RETRO


