Today’s destination – Preston in 1973. It may be hard to believe, but this collection of fascinating archive pictures actually depicts an age which is 50 years ago now, so take a look at Preston in a different era completely...
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6. Coronation Street's Stan Ogden never seems to have much brass so it came as a big of a bonus when Stan - alias actor Bernard Youzens - was invited to join two brass bands - Brindle Brass Band and Poulton-le-Fylde Brass Band - in a Preston Guild Hall rehearsal. He is pictured above with Barbara Richards
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7. Retro match for October 16th 2013 PNE vs Portsmouth Sept 29th 1973 A Preston player has a shot at goal The game ended with a 2-1 win to PNE
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8. Bobby Charlton, Preston North End's new manager, had the welcome mat rolled out for him by the Phoenix Club at the Guild Hall and, in turn, promised the people of Preston First Division football. Proceeds from the dance - largely organised by Bernard Ibison - will go towards buying match tickets for under-privileged children. Bobby Charlon is pictured with his wife Norma
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