And, while it may be something of a rude awakening to remind a few of them that those days are now some 50+ years in the past, it’s never a bad time to take a trip down memory lane to experience what things used to be like back in the day.
These pictures will have you saying ‘Ah, take me back!’ in no time.
Still fancy another trip down memory lane? Take a look at a few of our other recent retro pieces...
9. Preston Marine Cadets, R.N.R Drill Hall, Hartington Road. c 1970 Armistice day 1971 Back Row L to R: Howard Rutledge, Jim Bland, ?, Alan Thomas. Front Row L to R: Jock McLeod, Tommy Parker, Steve Shaw, Jack Smith, Brian Beardsworth.
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10. Retro reader Frank Smith sent in this photo showing the Preston Wanderers team that played Brookhouse Rangers in March 1970.. They are, from left rear, John Moore, Fred Ashcroft, Joe Jackson, Fred Hackett, Frank Ashcroft, Frank Smith. Front from left, Brian Bamber, Tony Hardman, Tony Rodgers, John Tippet, Mick Bentley, Harry Nicholls
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11. Preston Marine Cadets, Garstang Road c.1970 100 Mile charity relay run from Gretna Green to Preston. The lorry was kindly supplied by a well known haulage company Chris Miller of Preston. Left to Right: ?, Craig Bland,?, ?, ?, ?, Steve Shaw, Pete Mc Murrough. Preston Digital Archive
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12. LP - PRESTON 26-02-18 SUB Exterior of shop and view of Friargate, Preston, early 1970's (maybe?) Margaret Mason in her florist, with a Mother's Day display at 85 Friargate, Preston.
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