And so, without further ado, here are some of our best archive pictures of Preston schools back in the 1970s and 1980s.
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5. Preston schools in the 1970s and 1980s
Bereaved paretnts Norah and William Rigby went back to their dead son's school to inspire another generation of pupils. The couple from Wesham, near Preston, handed over a commemorative plaque designed by friends, in memory of RAF sergeant David Rigby who died in a helicopter crash. The plaque will hang in the chapel of St Bede's RC High School, Lytham, where he was a pupil 10 years ago Photo: RETRO
6. Preston schools in the 1970s and 1980s
Men of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines gave Preston children a taste of life in the services when they visited Ribbleton Hall High School. Pictured with fourth year pupils are (from left) Marine Andy Christy, Cpl Jumper Collins and Marine Buster Brown Photo: RETRO
7. Preston schools in the 1970s and 1980s
A small school with big sporting ambitions - that is All Hallows RC High. Although only having two full-time physicall education teachers the school, situated in a beautiful corner of Penwprtham, Preston, is beginning to compete with the area's bigger outfits And for the boys under 14s and under 16s basketball teams pictured above, that means winning! Photo: RETRO
8. Preston schools in the 1970s and 1980s
The staff and students of Tulketh High School, Preston, set sail in HMS Pinafore to the delight of all. Not only was the musical a smash-hit with the audiences of three days but the school followed the success with a day's holiday. Michael Philipson, Eric Forshaw, Jane Harris, Kim Lofthouse, Phillip Elliot and Sandra Harvey (pictured left to right) were among the crew of the gallant ship Photo: RETRO