I know those faces! 37 retro pics of 1976 Preston life, from North End to Ken Dodd

As with all wonderful retro pictures, every single snap in this collection prompts a new ‘ah, do you remember...’

And so what better way to take a trip down memory lane than by flicking through our collection of the best archive pictures of Preston back in 1976? And - just like reader Michele Clayton, who says: “Wow I know all those faces” - you may just seen some sights that you recognise.

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These are some incredible historic pictures, so have a look and see if you recognise any familiar sights or faces...

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33. 1976 Preston

Mr Bob Smith (right), landlord at the Ribbleside Inn, Broadgate, Preston, presents a cheque for £110, the proceeds of a pram race organised by the women's darts team, to Mr Bill Margerison of the Shepherd Street Mission Photo: RETRO