Photograph shows St. James's Street taken from the junction with Manchester Road, looking towards Church Street. The photograph was taken prior to the road becoming pedestrianised.placeholder image
Photograph shows St. James's Street taken from the junction with Manchester Road, looking towards Church Street. The photograph was taken prior to the road becoming pedestrianised. | LCC

Burnley in the 1980s: A nostalgic look at life in the town

Friday flashback, anyone?

We're turning back the clock to Burnley in the 1980s with another nostalgic selection of photographs.

Capturing everyday life and street scenes, these pictures offer a fascinating glimpse of how the town looked more than 40 years ago.

How much has changed, and how much do you remember?

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