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

25. Life in Preston in 1981
More than 1,000 teenagers invaded Preston during the weekend - but their mission was a peaceful one. The town played host to this year's autumn weekend organised by the Methodist Association of Youth Clubs. Youngsters from all over the country took advantage of bright weather to dance, sing, worship and make friends Photo: RETRO

26. Life in Preston in 1981
Cadets from the St Johns Ambulance Brigade in Preston were out in force to carry a stretcher case all the way to Blackpool to raise money for the cadet force. The patient was a resuscitation dummy and the cadets and four adult helpers took it for a day trip to the resort Photo: RETRO

27. Life in Preston in 1981
Sabana Khan is 13-year-old and lives in Saudabad Colony, Karachi, Pakistan. She is one of the lucky ones for she is sponsored by nursery nursing students at the WR Tuson College, Preston. And those students got together for a sponsored swim to raise money for Save the Children - to help more children like Sabana Photo: RETRO

28. Life in Preston in 1981
PNE vs Watford February 1981 The game ended with a 2-1 win to Preston Photo: RETRO


