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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21. Life in Preston in 1971
Lads from Preston and Leyland will be among the 400 performers showing their skills at the Boys' Brigade display in the Tower Circus. Some 4,000 parents and friends will be there from Lancashire and Cheshire district to support the lads in their 20th annual entertainment. Items will include drill, gymnastics, music from silver, trumpet, bugle and pipe bands, morris dancing, Biblical scenes in modern setting and comedy Photo: RETRO
22. Life in Preston in 1971
The scene of Elswick Road,Preston which they are trying to widen August 1971 Photo: RETRO
23. Life in Preston in 1971
Andrew Middleton of Ribbleton Avenue, Preston, makes friends with Jamie the six-weeks-old baby donkey at the Blackpool Horse Show Photo: RETRO
24. 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