Take a look at a few of our best archive pictures of life in Preston back in 1985.


42. Preston in 1985
Charity organisers hope they may have reached their £2,000 target to raise funds for Christie's Children's Unit following a "mini marathon" by 50 children. The walk was started by champion foot-slogger Tom Benson on Moor Park in Preston Photo: RETRO

43. Preston in 1985
Head of PE at Brownedge St Mary's High in Bamber Bridge, near Preston, Geoff Snailham, is organising a trip for himself and nine fifth formers to take a cycling trek to London. The trip is to commemorate 25 years of Catholic schooling at Brownedge Photo: RETRO