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...
Still fancy a bit more old school reminiscing? Be sure not to miss some of our other most popular recent retro picture collections...
9. Preston town centre was the scene of a real Indian summer. The town's Hindu community turned out in glorious sunshine for a procession to mark the visit of a famous Indian holy man - His Divine Holiness Shree Pamukh Swami. The mood of the procession was one of celebration, as the 700 marchers set off from near Avenham Park to walk to the Hindu centre in South Meadow Lane. At the rear of the parade came these young Hindu girls carrying coconuts, a sacred fruit to the Hindus, as a sign of greeting to their leader
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10. A magnificent 35lb cod - believed to be the best boat-caught specimen from the Fylde Coast area - was landed by Garstang angler Harry Pilkington. Harry, 32, a builder who works in Preston, of Croston Road, Garstang, landed the impressive cod while fishing nearly two miles off Cleveleys with friend Don Berry
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11. Mr Donald Blair, acting president of the Caledonian Society, addresses the haggis and leads the toast, at the annual Burns Night Dinner held in the Masonic Hall, Preston, watched by Mrs S Lind, Coun Denis Kehoe, Mayor of Preston, and Pipe Major Alec Queen
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12. Five Zambian youngsters were in Lancashire to pit their wits against the cream of the county's chess playing talent. They make up the country's national youth team, and were staying in Preston with families of students of the town's Newman sixth form college, before losing to them in a specially arranged tournament
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