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...
13. It wasn't just the genie that came out of Aladdin's lamp for Louise Male (far right). For the 28-year-old is looking forward to a bright 1981 thanks to her success in Preston Drama Club's Christmas panto. Some of the children's chorus and dancers and pictured with Louise, alongside the dame, Widow Twankey, played by Don Stephenson
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15. RETRO CHRISTMAS 1981 Motorists in Standish woke to find their cars covered in overnight snow in December 1981
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16. Cadets from the St Johns Ambulance Brigade in Preston were out in force to carry a stretcher case all the way to Blackpool to raise money for the cadet force. The patient was a resuscitation dummy and the cadets and four adult helpers took it for a day trip to the resort
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