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...
Still fancy a bit more old school reminiscing? Be sure not to miss some of our other most popular recent retro picture collections...


26. Preston 1970s
Soccer's bad boys might well benefit from a visit to the side streets of Preston to see how the game should be played. During August eight teams have been fighting it out in an inter-street football contest. Pictured - the toss-up before the start of the match between Bootle Street 'A' and Brand Road | National World

27. The sail training ship the Sir Winston Churchill made its first visit to Preston and was open to the public. During the stop in the port, 29 'hardened' sailors left the ship and another 39 raw recruits boarded to take their place. Pictured: Alan, nine, and Michelle Kingat, four man the wheel of the training ship
National World

28. Members of the Boys' Brigade from Carey Baptist Church, Preston, justified their position as favourites to carry off the major honours at the Preston, Leyland and district battalion's annual sports at Penwortham Holme. They won the trophies for the best company and junior sections and also came first in the company section's relay race. About 150 boys, aged from eight to 17 took part
National World


