1. Preston in 1983
Anyone know this group of lifelike gnomes from Barton Grange, pictured outside Preston's Guild Hall? Photo: Archive
2. Preston in 1983
Actor James Dodding was voted top of the class by his pupils - because he brings out the best in them. Mr Dodding, who was born and bred in Garstang, was one of two tutors on a special eight-day drama course for amateurs, held at Lancashire Education Authority's Alston Hall, near Preston. He is pictured with some of the students on the course Photo: Archive
3. Preston in 1983
Crowds of visitors poured into Preston's Moor Park for one of the country's finest agricultural shows - the two-day Great Northern Show. Pictured here is a pair of competitors in the dog agility competition Photo: Archive
4. Preston in 1983
A large crowd gathers to watch one of the many events being held during one of the country's finest agricultural shows - The Great Northern Show, held on Preston's Moor Park Photo: Archive