Preston was no different and, despite economic hardships and recession hitting the area hard, the city retained its vibrant and lively spirit, as evidenced by this handful of historic pictures from that heady time…
These are some incredible historic pictures, so have a look and see if you recognise any familiar sights or faces...
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13. Late '70s Preston
Veronica Merrifield makes merry with PC David Jackson on Emerson Road, as the Caribbean Carnival wended its way through the streets of Deepdale in Preston Photo: RETRO
14. Late '70s Preston
Pictured at the handing over ceremony of toys received through a collection organised by staff of Fulwood Leisure Centre, to Preston Royal Infirmary, are, left to right: staff members Mr Tommy Lonergon, Mr Paul Nichol and Mrs Ruth Duxbury; sector administratator at Preston Royal Infirmary, Mr SA Farrer (to rear of Mrs Duxbury); divisional director of social services, Preston, Mr Donald Pickering, and chairman of Preston's Leisure and Amenities committee, Coun Dennis Kehoe Photo: RETRO
15. Late '70s Preston
Fire breaks out at T. Ball shoe shop on Fishergate, it spread next door to the Victoria Hotel Photo: RETRO
16. Late '70s Preston
It's smiles all round as pupils of Frenchwood Junior School, Preston, present harvest festival gifts to the residents of the town's sheltered housing scheme at Warwick House, Oxford Street Photo: RETRO