But fear not - here we love nothing better than a trip down memory lane to explore the old school pubs, workplaces, sights, and scenes from your fondest memories. So take a look at some of our best archive pictures of life in Preston, Penwortham, Chorley, and Fulwood back in the early 1980s.
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1. The Nelson brothers from Chorley carried off first and third prizes in the Grand Charity Black Pudding Eating contest at the Royal Oak pub, Riley Green, near Chorley. Pictured from left (front): Cyril Hardman, Roy Nelson, Eric Nelson. Standing: Ian Snape, Dave McAreavy, Joe Keany. Delivering the black puddings is Bob Collins, treasurer of the Royal Oak charity fund
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2. RETRO Elections in Wigan 1983 A polling station on Chorley Road Standish
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3. Members of Tatton Community Centre circus workshop entertain shoppers in Chorley town centre. It was all part of Tatton Community Centre's contribution to the fourth Chorley Arts Festival
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4. Clayton Green Sports Centre was the target for archers from all over the North West in this year's annual indoor tournament. The bowmen and women repeated the successful Lancashire Archery Association tournament which attracted players from clubs in Lancashire and Merseyside to the sports centre near Chorley
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