It was a undoubtedly beloved era for many, so take a look at our best archive pictures of Preston life and people back in 1978 and 1979.
These are some incredible historic pictures which will have you saying ‘I’d give anything to go back’ in no time, so have a look and see if you recognise any familiar sights or faces...
Still fancy a bit more old school reminiscing? Be sure not to miss some of our other most popular recent retro picture collections...
18. A hand of friendship was extended thousands of miles when a bishop from strife-town South Africa visited a Lancashire school. The Rt Rev Frederick Amoore, Bishop of Bloemfontein, called at the William Temple School, Preston, as part of a busy tour of the county
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19. Victoria Hotel resident Mr Frank Wall, 66, was having a bath, unaware of the drama unfolding next door at T. Ball shoe shop, until firemen warned him to get out
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20. Super swimkids Simon Wood and David Roberts made a big splash during their summer holidays. For the Kirham schoolboys picked up swimming awards at a rate of one a week. Simon, aged 12, of Windmill Avenue, Kirkham, and 13-year-old David, of Bolton's Croft, Salwick, near Preston, originally set out to win just a bronze survival medal. But as the weeks went by the medals, certificates and badges kept piling up
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