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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17. Mothers complain about a Mother & Baby competition being held at the Great Exhibition held at Preston Guild Hall
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18. The Mayor of Preston, Coun Ian Hall, taking a dip in Saul Street municipal baths' new £12,000 learner pool, after officially declaring it open. The pool is named after baths superintendent Tom Aldridge who started work with the authority almost 40 years ago
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19. People enjoy themselves at a disco which was being held at the Guild Hall,Preston June 1974
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20. John Brown, the North End goalkeeper, who presented the Preston Cub Scouts 2nd Division championship cup to Anthony Murphy, captain of the 46th Preston (Sacred Heart) team, pictured here with the boys
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