Panto chorus girls appearing in Goldilocks and Three Bears at the Charter Theatre, Preston. From left: Jane Mitchell, Fulwood, Preston; Debbie Smyth, St Annes; Marie Preston, of Blackpool; Sue Boardman of Grange Park, Blackpool; Debbie Mitchell, Farington Moss, near Preston; Kelly Francis, North Shore, BlackpoolPanto chorus girls appearing in Goldilocks and Three Bears at the Charter Theatre, Preston. From left: Jane Mitchell, Fulwood, Preston; Debbie Smyth, St Annes; Marie Preston, of Blackpool; Sue Boardman of Grange Park, Blackpool; Debbie Mitchell, Farington Moss, near Preston; Kelly Francis, North Shore, Blackpool
Panto chorus girls appearing in Goldilocks and Three Bears at the Charter Theatre, Preston. From left: Jane Mitchell, Fulwood, Preston; Debbie Smyth, St Annes; Marie Preston, of Blackpool; Sue Boardman of Grange Park, Blackpool; Debbie Mitchell, Farington Moss, near Preston; Kelly Francis, North Shore, Blackpool

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…

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25 retro pictures of life in Preston in 1978, from pubs and schools to fires and celebrities like Les Dawson

27 retro pictures of Fulwood in the early 1970s, from cadets at the barracks and local schools to street parties

Preston Polytechnic buildings on Fylde Road in 1977

5. Preston in 1977

Preston Polytechnic buildings on Fylde Road in 1977 Photo: RETRO

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Prison officer Mr Frank Wilding, left, receives retirement gifts from Kirkam Open Prison governer Mr Jack Beaumont. Mr Wilding, with more than 20 years in the service, joined the Kirkham staff when the prison opened in 1963. He lives at Tunley Holme, Clayton Brook, near Preston

6. Preston in 1977

Prison officer Mr Frank Wilding, left, receives retirement gifts from Kirkam Open Prison governer Mr Jack Beaumont. Mr Wilding, with more than 20 years in the service, joined the Kirkham staff when the prison opened in 1963. He lives at Tunley Holme, Clayton Brook, near Preston Photo: RETRO

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One of two escaped bullocks which caused havoc at the cattle market on Brook Street, Preston

7. Preston in 1977

One of two escaped bullocks which caused havoc at the cattle market on Brook Street, Preston Photo: RETRO

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Bing Crosby arrives in Preston with wife Kathy ahead of a sell-out concert at Preston's Guild Hall

8. Preston in 1977

Bing Crosby arrives in Preston with wife Kathy ahead of a sell-out concert at Preston's Guild Hall Photo: RETRO

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