23 old school retro pictures of life in 1970s Penwortham, from skateboarding & fashion to golf & cycling

Let’s take a trip down memory lane...

By Jack Marshall

Published 21st Jun 2023, 17:00 BST

Updated 16th Feb 2024, 09:48 BST

And the destination? Penwortham in the 1970s. Take a look at a few of our best images from that bygone era...

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Some of the girls at Penwortham Girls Grammar who are taking part in a Charity Day at the School. July 1973

1. Penwortham in the '70s

Some of the girls at Penwortham Girls Grammar who are taking part in a Charity Day at the School. July 1973 Photo: National World

Ladies and Gentelman who are taking part in a fashion parade at St Mary's in Penwortham. Feb 1972

2. Penwortham in the '70s

Ladies and Gentelman who are taking part in a fashion parade at St Mary's in Penwortham. Feb 1972 Photo: National World

Youngsters enjoy a hobbie hobbies exhibition at Penwortham Priory School

3. Penwortham in the '70s

Youngsters enjoy a hobbie hobbies exhibition at Penwortham Priory School Photo: RETRO

Members of Penwortham Volunteer Group embarked on a 12-hour marathon singing session and raised £200 for the Cancer Research Association. The sponsored sing was held at St Teresa's Scout Hut, Queensway, Penwortham

4. Penwortham in the '70s

Members of Penwortham Volunteer Group embarked on a 12-hour marathon singing session and raised £200 for the Cancer Research Association. The sponsored sing was held at St Teresa's Scout Hut, Queensway, Penwortham Photo: RETRO