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...
18. A happy ending and return for 30 Preston school children from Ribbleton Hall Comprehensive School, who were very nearly victims of the familiar Spanish holiday heartache story - a tale of overbooked hotels and spartan room conditions
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19. Presentation of the Makinson Cup after the final held at Moor Park in Preston
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20. Ald Tom Dewhurst, the Mayor of Preston; Thorn Lightin works manager Mr WG Deadman (far right); and Thorn Lighting employees congratulate the three holiday winners - Christine Bamber (left), Margaret Richardson and Mrs Pat Ashbridge. The women were picked by ballot to win the holidays to celebrate the factory's part in winning a Queen's Award to Industry
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