These amazing pictures reflect school life in the 1970s and 1980s in Preston’s high schools - do you recognise anyone?
9. Preston schools in the 1970s and 1980s
The staff and students of Tulketh High School, Preston, set sail in HMS Pinafore to the delight of all. Not only was the musical a smash-hit with the audiences of three days but the school followed the success with a day's holiday. Michael Philipson, Eric Forshaw, Jane Harris, Kim Lofthouse, Phillip Elliot and Sandra Harvey (pictured left to right) were among the crew of the gallant ship Photo: RETRO
10. Preston schools in the 1970s and 1980s
It is often said that English football is all about stamina, and very little skill. This is not so, and to prove the point 28 young soccer hopefuls from Preston, Blackpool, Leyland and Kirkham, travelled to Brownedge High School, Bamber Bridge, to show off their talents. The youngsters, all aged under 13, had been selected by the North Western Region FA, the Lancs Schools FA and the LFA to improve their soccer skills Photo: RETRO
11. Preston schools in the 1970s and 1980s
Tulketh High School, Preston, enjoyed plenty of success at the Lancashire Schools Table Tennis Championships held at Clayton Green Sports Centre. The under 13s and under 16s girls teams managed to qualify for the Northern Area Final next January. The participating pupils are pictured above Photo: RETRO
12. Preston schools in the 1970s and 1980s
David Gaukroger organised a highly successful Vacation Bible School "Holiday Special" at Carey Baptist Church in Preston. Pictured above are some of the youngsters taking part in a crafting session Photo: RETRO