These brilliant pictures remember those times, the places, people and what they were up to.
You might recognise somebody.
ICYMI: 47 amazing old pictures of life in 1970s and 1980s Broughton, faces and places you will recognise
1. 1983 Preston
Members of the public check out a new beauty treatment at an Evening Post Beauty evening at the Charter Theatre in Preston. Do you recognise anyone? Photo: RETRO
2. 1983 Preston
Students from a Preston college are busy brushing up on their hair-styling skills - with their sights firmly set on International awards. The 16 trainees from Tuson College will compete against the North West's best at Blackpool next month in the regional final of a major competition. They are pictured above with their budding guinea pig models Photo: RETRO
3. 1983 Preston
Pram pushing pub regulars made a four-mile round trip for the Mayor of Blackpool's sea disaster fund. About 20 pairs from the Sumner's Hotel, Fulwood, Preston, formed a colourful procession over the course. On the way round pub collections raised over £300 and the final tally is expected to be more than £600. One pair were so far behind at one point that they hitched a free bus ride to help them along the way! Photo: RETRO
4. 1983 Preston
This group are gathered on Preston's Flag Market - but why? Let us know. Photo: RETRO