In the UK, it was a time of discovery, violence, musical rebellion, and - ultimately - change in almost ever facet of modern life. From changes in currency and new governments to punk music, the Troubles in Northern Ireland, and widespread labour strikes, it was an eventful era to say the least.
With that in mind, take a look at some of our very best archive pictures of Preston life back in 1972 and 1973.
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21. The annual Leyland pram race got off to a good start when the event was kicked off by skipper Graham Hawkins, Alan Kelly and George Ross from Preston North End. The race, held in Worden Park, was to raise money for the Leyland and District Committee of the Cancer Research Campaign
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22. The gloomy forecasts of the weather men were happily proved wrong, as thousands of holidaymakers poured on to the sunny slopes of Avenham Park for the traditional Easter Monday egg-rolling festival. Though anybody who felt like cooling themselves could paddle in the large pools of rain water - the aftermath of a wet weekend
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23. The gloomy forecasts of the weather men were happily proved wrong, as thousands of holidaymakers poured on to the sunny slopes of Avenham Park for the traditional Easter Monday egg-rolling festival. Though anybody who felt like cooling themselves could paddle in the large pools of rain water - the aftermath of a wet weekend
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24. The successful training scheme run by Preston Corporation for motor-cyclists, which closed down three years ago, is to start up again. Pictured: Mr Chapman, Preston's road safety officer, takes delivery of two of the new motor-cycles for the training school from dealer Mr Bill Head, watched by assistant road safety officer Mr Neil Cunliffe and road safety committee chairman Coun Mrs Doris Scowcroft
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