Almost half-a-century in the past at this point, 1975 was a year at the apex of a heady time in the UK, so here we put together a bumper collection of our best archive pictures from life in Preston during that exciting era.
37. Preston in 1975
The 200th R.A.F Recruit joins up at Fishergate,Preston Fenb 1975 Photo: RETRO
38. Preston in 1975
Safc sign Mel Holden Sunderland football club sign Mel Holden 16 May 1975 old ref number 6766 Sunderland Manager Bob Stokoe, his new signing Mel Holden, and Preston Manager Bobby Charlton inspect Holden's registration form after the £120,000 deal at Roker Park. see Friday May 16 1975 Retro 1975 Photo: Sunderland Echo
39. Preston in 1975
Irish eyes were smiling in Preston when a 20-strong party from Belfast enjoyed three days' respite from the bombings, shootings, army searches and fear of their homeland. "Operation Get-away-from-it-all" was organised by the minister of the Preston Central Methodist Church, Lune Street. Pictured are girls from the party of Belfast youngsters, from left to right: Iris Morrow, Ann Watters, Arlene Livingstone, Lena Rook and Eileen Moore Photo: RETRO
40. Preston in 1975
Eldon B team, winners of the Preston Lion Brewery Darts League's Division A championship and the Knockout Shield. Front row (left to right): Jack Keane, Jimmy Watson, Ronnie Parkinson (capt), Bob Aspden and Ray Aspden. Back row (left to right): Bob Almond, Brian Ribchester, Brian Danson, Dave Walker and John Howarth Photo: RETRO