These amazing pictures reflect school life in the 1970s and 1980s in Preston’s high schools - do you recognise anyone?

25. Preston schools in the 1970s and 1980s
Ten local schools took part in a table tennis championship held at Parklands High School. Pictured above are the successful Preston players in the schools championship Photo: RETRO

26. Preston schools in the 1970s and 1980s
Victorian values made a comeback at a Lancashire school when it organised an Owd Market Day to raise money. Pupils, staff and children of Tulketh High School, Ingol, Preston, joined in the fun by dressing in Victorian costumes Photo: RETRO

27. Preston schools in the 1970s and 1980s
Last year's fifth form from St John Southworth High School in Preston returned to school for an information presentation of certificates. O Level and CSE certificate winners are pictured with the Rev John Foulkes, Rev JL Harrison, Mr RC Freeborough, headmaster, and Mr DW Price at the school Photo: RETRO

28. Preston schools in the 1970s and 1980s
Silence really was golden for children at Ashton High School in Preston. Almost 200 youngsters sat in absolute silence for more than an hour - and raised £100 for the NSPCC. Presenting the cheque to NSPCC regional organiser Mr Roland Foot, on behalf of the pupils is Beverley Ashcroft, watched by Christine Fox, Ian Small, Shuresh Patel, Ian Williams, Gaynor Whincup, Caroline Newton and Janice Kent, who represented their classes Photo: RETRO


