A much-maligned decade, the 1970s in the UK came off the back of the ‘50s, when things like television and household appliances such as washing machines became widespread, and the ‘60s, when the Mini and The Beatles took the country by storm.
Known as a time of Edward Heath, the Austin Allegro, and daft hairstyles, the ‘70s can often be lambasted as a poor relation when compared to previous decades, but many historians say that more leniency needs to be afforded those times in retrospect, pointing out that many developments and changes were seen.
It is, however, hard to ignore the fact that the decade did nevertheless feature some difficult times politically and economically for many across the UK, Preston included. The country went from basking in the warm glow of post-war change to suffering the Winter of Discontent.
Why not take a trip back in time to get a feel for what things looked like back in those heady days with our best archive pictures of Preston in the mid-1970s.
See if you recognise any familiar faces or scenes...
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13. Big-hearted Alma overflows - with weight and generosity. For at 19-stone, Alma was given doctor's order to slim down. And she chose to unship her excess cargo in the swimming pool, and pay for a pile of local kids to splash around with her as well. Alma, of Ullswater Road, Preston is pictured with her water babies at Waverley Park baths
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14. "Sea Creatures" from Maria Goretti school have a quick rehearsal for the 30th annual music festival for Preston schools, outside Preston Guild Hall. They are (left to right) Judith Hardwick, Shirley Hesketh, Helen Walmsley, Ruth Yeulett, Nicola Marshall, Elizabeth Dunlop and Denise Bullen doing a cartwheel
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16. German Couples wedding takes place at Preston Register Office. June 1974
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