From the election of Margaret Thatcher and the death of Sid Vicious, to widespread strikes and the opening of the first J.D. Wetherspoons, it was an eventful year to say the least.
Take a look at some of our best archive pictures of life in Preston in 1979...
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9. Life in Preston back in 1979
Students from the Marshall House business studies faculty of Preston Polytechnic held at charity disco at Scamps, Church Street, Preston. It was all to raise money for the Burrow Bank children's home in Garstang Road, Fulwood Photo: RETRO
10. Life in Preston back in 1979
September 7th 1979 - Popes Delegates at St Walburgas,Preston Photo: National World
11. Life in Preston back in 1979
The people of Preston gathered around the Flag Market and the town centre to witness the celebrations of Preston's Octo-centenary Photo: RETRO
12. Life in Preston back in 1979
Preston Flower Show - 8th September 1979 Photo: National World