Those heady days will be remembered very fondly indeed by countless people, so why not take a trip down memory lane to transport yourself back in time to those distant but nostalgic days.
These pictures will have you saying ‘I miss the 1980s’ in no time.
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25. Duncan Goodhew came to Preston and held a large audience at the Saul Street pool spellbound, as he demonstrated the flexibility exercises, training drills and racing technique that made him Olympic champion in Moscow. Pictured above: Duncan signs autographs for some of the youngsters who took part in a sponsored swim. And young 11-year-old Jason Wiggins (second right) allowed him to wear his cap for the occasion
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26. This group are gathered on Preston's Flag Market - but why? Let us know.
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27. Little green Orville, the country's most lovable bird, brushed off his shyness to open a new store in Preston. Complete with nappy and right-hand man Keith Harris, the bashful duck arrived in St George's Shopping Centre for the official opening of a Radio Rentals shop
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28. Every baby is a handful - any mum will vouch for that. But Angela Todd has more problems than most to cope with, for she has 33 tiny tots to take care of. Mrs Todd, of Miller Road, Preston, runs a newly formed mums and toddlers club at the Geoffrey Street Health Centre, off New Hall Lane
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