This collection of our very best archive images depict life as it was in 1970s Chorley, from old school occupations to schools and pubs, it’s a glimpse into how life used to be some 50 years in the past.
These are some incredible historic pictures, so have a look and see if you recognise any familiar sights or faces...
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17. Celebrities are like trouble to the organisers of the Chorley and District Hospitals fete - they come in threes. After failing for about five years to get a showbiz personality to open the annual fete they hit the jackpot when they invited comedian Frank Carson, for he brought with him fellow comedian Duggie Brown and actress Liz Frazer
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19. Euxton St Mary's Who is making tea for who? We think this may have been around 1970 Infant class?
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