… to Preston in the mid-1980s. Here are our best retro archive pictures of the city back in 1986.
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5. 1986 in Preston
These young cooks took the biscuit - and decorated it too. The Eldon Street Primary School pupils from Preston were taking part in the Children in Need appeal at the North West Gas showrooms in St George's Centre, Preston. Taking part are, left to right, Jayne Birstall, Steven Hocking, Neeta Tailor, Susan Wixon, Jennifer Farr and Andrew Redmon Photo: RETRO
6. 1986 in Preston
The Light Infantry Corunna Band, based at Weeton, near Preston, paid a musical visit to Moor Nook Country Primary School in Preston. They captivated some 340 pupils with a full concert covering songs from traditional brass band to Status Quo. The children were also given a chance to join in with their own instruments, and even conduct the band Photo: RETRO
7. 1986 in Preston
Military hardware, worth the best part of £1m, has rolled into Lancashire on the latest leg of a journey to the front line. The 10 Saxon armoured personnel carriers which arrived at Weeton Camp, near Preston, will be used to train soldiers for their role in a conventional war in Europe. Pictured: Captain Eric Smith (left) welcomes the vehicles at the gate of Weeton Camp Photo: RETRO
8. 1986 in Preston
This group is apparently of two basketball teams gathered outside the Bluebell pub on Church Street, Preston - but we're not so sure. Anyone know what was going on? Photo: RETRO