This week we are looking at 1980. Do you recognise yourself or anyone else in these pictures? Let us know. READ MORE: Stories that hit the headlines back in 1980
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Pictured above - a pair of children enjoy a visit with Father Christmas at Lewis's in Blackpool | jpimedia
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Students from Preston's Tuson College's Winckley Square annexe were in good voice when they brought a little happiness to these patients at the town's Mount Street Hospital. The 20 girls and teacher Mrs Renee Vickery sang a selection of carols for the residents at St Joseph's, and helped decorate the wards | jpimedia
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These children took part in a performance of Cinderella at Blackpool Ice Dome | jpimedia
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Simon Dunn, five, of The Grove, Chorley, enjoyed his close encounter with Father Christmas who arrived on a sleigh in Chorley town centre, as part of Chorley Round Table's Christmas Appeal | jpimedia
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Dancing master Leroy Allen won the North West's top disco contest... on a split decision. Dancing in the first heat, watched by more than 500 people at Snooty's Disco, Preston, Leroy split his trousers. He gained a place in the last six, then went on to win the contest! Here he is surrounded by supporters | jpimedia