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.
13. Preston in 1975
A young fan is overcome and tended to by first aiders during the Bay City Rollers concert at the Guild Hall in Preston Photo: RETRO
14. Preston in 1975
The retiring honorary commodore of the sea cadet corps, Rear-Admiral J.E.H. McBeath, inspects a sea cadets guard of honour at his farewell parade at the RNR headquarters, Hartington Road, Preston Photo: RETRO
15. Preston in 1975
Children at St Andrew's junior school in Preston watched in awe as a diver leapt into the muddy waters of the Ribble and controlled his journey to the slimy bed 24 feet below. They were taking part in a BBC programme for schools and asked questions on the dockside about conditions in the water Photo: RETRO
16. Preston in 1975
Big-hearted Alma overflows - with weight and generosity. For at 19-stone, Alma was given doctor's order to slim down. And she chose to unship her excess cargo in the swimming pool, and pay for a pile of local kids to splash around with her as well. Alma, of Ullswater Road, Preston is pictured with her water babies at Waverley Park baths Photo: RETRO