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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9. Preston Hockey Club's first team, who were successful in their opening North West League match of the season with a 1-0 win over Timperley. Seated (left to right): D Maddocks, D Burton, A Blackburn (captain), R Haggie, K Hutton. Standing: J Hide, M Banahan, R Evans, P Forrest, J Gibson, P Smith, C Lavery
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10. Retro Owners and their Dog at the Dog Show at Chingle Hall,near preston July 1973
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11. Retro The telephone exchange switchover takes place in Catforth,Preston. March 1973
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12. Preston sports clubs were hoping to have raised about £200 from their western-style barbecue, which proved a great success. Some 600 people devoured 1,000 rolls filled with fried egg, sausage and bacon, all cooked on an open fire at South Meadow Lane Sports and Social Club
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