This week we are looking at 1983. Do you recognise yourself or anyone else in these pictures? Let us know. READ MORE: Stories that hit the headlines back in 1983.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Take a look back at 1982
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Screen hero E.T., set to become the most successful film star of all time, has received a new accolade. The loveable little monster, who thrilled cinemagoers throughout the world, will shortly join the ranks of the famous - at Blackpool's waxworks museum Louis Tussauds. Artist Michael Conroy, pictured above with E.T., built the 40in clay model around a wire mesh frame | jpimedia
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CB radio has pierced the silent world of deaf girl Karen Gardener. The 21-year-old has found a way of hearing broadcasts... with her teeth. Now she is the star "breaker" on the airwaves of seaside town Fleetwood. She is pictured above with close friend Mrs Ann Davies | jpimedia
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Louise Ellman, chairman of Lancashire County Council; Charles Stabbing, Mayor of Wyre; Jim Mason, chairman of Lancashire Enterprises and Owen Oyston, director of Lancashire Enterprises, inspect the first catch by a British vessel - Navena, which returned to Fleetwood dock after an absense of six months | jpimedia
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Birthday girl Margaret Melling had that up-in-the-air feeling... For the Preston mother-of-two was whisked away for a celebration she'll never forget - thanks to the luck of the draw. British aerospace production worker Mrs Melling won a seat on one of the first passenger flights of the company's new jetliner the 146. She is pictured above about to board the flight at Warton | jpimedia
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They form a 400,000 strong worldwide army of Christian soldiers who are planning a general salute to 1983 - the centenary year of the unit to which they belong - the Boys Brigade. Queen's Badge winner Colour Sgt Neil Sherry and boys of the 2nd Preston Company of the Boys Brigade on parade at their Carey Street Baptist Church headquarters, will join in those celebrations | jpimedia
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The cream of the cat world came to Blackpool and boosted the tourist trade. Feline friends were out in force for the 17th championship show organised by Preston and Blackpool Cat Club. Pictured: Sharon Swarbrick, 15, of Galloway Road, Fleetwood, with one of her family cats, a pewter, named Chris, who was entered in the show | jpimedia