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...
17. Pupils at Frenchwood Junior School and residents of Warwick House, Preston, pictured with some of the Harvest Festival gifts donated by the school for the pensioners of the home
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19. By George, these mini Morris Men are proof the days of the cosmpolitan Cloggies are here to stay. The group - George Rennock, 11; Shaun Lawson, 11 and Shaun Birkett, 11 - are all from St Matthew's Junior School in Preston and they gave a display during a historial fair in Preston town centre
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20. It's "Post" Party Time at Ivan Baldwin's newsagents shop in Meadow Street, Preston. Children visiting the shop have tried to guess the number of sweets in a jar and taken part in the ever popular Mark the Ball contest. Helping out here are Irene Holdon from the "Post" newspaper sales department, and area sales supervisor Kay Tomlinson
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