43 incredible retro pictures of Preston in 1977, from Bing Crosby and Weightwatchers to fighter jets and schools
By Jack Marshall
Published 13th Sep 2023, 15:42 BST
Updated 13th Sep 2023, 15:43 BST
Suffice to say there was plenty going on in Preston in 1977...
Featuring everything from a visit from Bing Crosby to a handful of less celebrity-tinged everyday happenings, it was quite the year, so check out our best archive pictures from that era.
Also, be sure to check out some of our other recent retro pieces…
Air Chief Marshall Sir Micheal Beetham (right) and Mr Paul Millett, manager of flight operations at BAC (left) - before flying the multi-role combat Tornado aircraft. They took the Preston-built jet on a 55 minute test flight from Warton, near Preston Photo: RETRO
The best all-round unit in the UK, Preston 45th Unit Girls' Nautical Training Corps, shows of its coveted Mountbatten Trophy, proudly held by commanding officer, First Officer Denise Gravestock (left) and Second Officer Joyce Maxfield Photo: RETRO