Take a look at some of our best archive retro pictures of the sights and sounds of the city back in 1973 and 1974.
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. When Miss Marjorie Whittle attended St Andrew's Primary School in Ashton, Preston, 50 years ago, she never dreamt that she would end up as its headmistress. But that's just what she went on to do. And now, after spending almost her entire teaching career at the school, Miss Whittle is to retire. The school gave her a rousing send-off
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18. Schoolchildren from the Preston area have declared war on each other. And concentration and tactics are their weapons. The 160 pupils from primary and secondary schools are fighting a battle of wits in a three-day chess congress at Winckley Square Convent School for the Lancashire Evevning Post perpetual trophy
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19. Meet the youngest impressarios in the business - the song 'n' dance kids of Havelock Street, Preston. The children, five of them from the neighbouring Cooper and Gray families, have quickly made a name for themselves with their very own backyard concerts. And all the proceeds go to charity
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20. 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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