Here are a few of our very best pictures from our archive from those heady years back in the early 1980s.
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21. Monique Wilson (12), of West Cliff, Preston had trouble on the Army assault court. She got her foot fast in a car tyre and was rescued by L/Cpl Steve Timiney of the Kings Division recruiting team. Looking on are Monique's friends Sandra Carrington, of Whittle-le-Woods and Terry-Marie Scott of Clayton Brook. The Army assault course was part of a fun day held at Hoghton Towers and organised by Brownedge St Mary's School in Bamber Bridge
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22. Elephants never forget, so they say. And more than 30 animal lovers have put their best feet forward to prove they haven't forgotten the elephants. The enthusiasts gathered for a sponsored walk around Preston's Moor Park. Preston South MP Mr Stan Thorne was one of the first to arrive. Picture shows Mr Thorne, with dogs Jason and Duffy, among the walkers
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23. Courtaulds Red Scar Works, Preston c.1972 One a series of images found dumped in a skip during the demolition of the works in 1980. The factory was built in 1939 to manufacture Rayon. The main product produced was tyrecord. At peak production It employed around 4,000 people. In November 1979 the company announced the closure of the plant with the resulting loss of around 2,600 jobs. The complex was demolished around 1980. Several original buildings survived and have been put to use in a large redeveloped industrial park. Image courtesy of Flickr member chaotic river. Comments and faves
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24. These youngsters are gathered at a spring fair in Goosnargh, near Preston. The event was held to raise funds for the new village hall
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