And, while that heady age was 50 years ago at this point, 1971 will feel like a blink of an eye away for plenty of people with fond memories of that time. So here we take a look back at some of our best retro archive pictures of life in Preston back in 1971…
These are some incredible historic pictures, so have a look and see if you recognise any familiar sights or faces...
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9. Life in Preston in 1971
The Penwortham Golf Club's Open Boys Challenge Trophy attracted 46 entries from 16 clubs throughout Lancashire. Picture shows Penwortham captain Mr B Crabtree presenting the challenge trophy to D Collinson. In the centre is MS Brennand, runner-up and right M Tyrer of Preston, best gross Photo: RETRO
10. Life in Preston in 1971
The staff and students of Tulketh High School, Preston, set sail in HMS Pinafore to the delight of all. Not only was the musical a smash-hit with the audiences of three days but the school followed the success with a day's holiday. Michael Philipson, Eric Forshaw, Jane Harris, Kim Lofthouse, Phillip Elliot and Sandra Harvey (pictured left to right) were among the crew of the gallant ship Photo: RETRO
11. Life in Preston in 1971
A happy ending and return for 30 Preston school children from Ribbleton Hall Comprehensive School, who were very nearly victims of the familiar Spanish holiday heartache story - a tale of overbooked hotels and spartan room conditions Photo: RETRO
12. Life in Preston in 1971
Hundreds of scouts, cubs and rangers took part in a 10-mile walk in aid of the new Preston headquarters. The walkers trekked from the Preston Sea Cadets headquarters in Strand Road along the south bank of the river, past the golf club and along Howick Cross Lane via Pewortham back to Strand Road. Pictured above cub scouts of the 4th Ribbleton troop step out Photo: RETRO