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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33. 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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34. Mr Arhtur Holt, the national president of the Liberal Party, paid a flying visit to the local Liberal campaign headquarters in Brook Street, Preston, to meet some of the team fighting to put North and South candidates in the House of Commons
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35. Rose Queens from Preston's Methodist churches took part in a Festival of Queens, held at Moor Park Methodist Church Hall, Garstang Road, Preston. They were attended by their full retinues and even enjoyed a visit from The Mayor of Preston Coun Mrs Kitty Sharples
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36. Retro Garden Party takes place at Whittingham Hospital in Preston. August 1973
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