And so, why not indulge in a bit of nostalgia by exploring our best archive pics of Preston life back in 1980 and 1981.
These are some incredible historic pictures, so have a look and see if you recognise any familiar sights or faces...
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5. Holy Cross High School netball team got in some useful practice for their big test in two months time when the finished runners-up in the Schools Knockout Tournament the Guild Hall in Preston. Chorley's Holy Cross were beaten 6-5 in the final by Blackburn's Billinge High School, who won the tournament last year
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6. Prizewinners from the Preston and District Squash League who received their trophies at Salwick Squash Club. Dunlop donated £250 worth of prizes and the league was sponsored by New City Travel
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7. Dancing queen Sheila Ganley is about to acheive a remarkable hat-trick at a Lancashire theatre. For the talented 21-year-old is preparing to tread the boards for the third time in the seven months since Blackpool's Grand Theatre re-opened. Sheila, of Preston Old Road, Blackpool, is busy rehearsing to play the lead role of Eliza Dolittle in My Fair Lady, following roles in Carousel and Royal Variety Show
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8. Civic heads occasionally blow their own trumpets. But the Mayor of Preston, Coun Ted Butcher, has blown his in a good cause. He sounded the opening of a jumble sale at Roper Hall, Preston, in aid of the Preston Trumpet and Drum Corps. The Mayor and Mayoress are pictured (centre) with members of the "Green Rebels" at the official opening
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