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...
25. The newly formed Preston Youth Bowling team. Front, from left: Paul Newsham, Barry Sutton, John Nowell, Andrew Fairclough, Peter Hadfield, Keith Bond. Back: Philip Scott, Jimmy Turner, Thomas Ashcroft, Glen Swarbick, Mick Nelson, Stephen Halsall, Roy Hatsell (manager)
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26. These successful chaps were all smiles after being presented with various trophies at a pool presentation at the Greyhound Stadium in Preston
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27. It won't all be singing for the lads of Preston Catholic College Choir when they visit Loreto, Italy, to represent Great Britain at the 18th International Choir Festival, for they will be required to also offer traditional entertainment, dressed in the appropriate costume. The lads, under the the College's head of music, Mr Harry Duckworth, have chosen to be Morris dancer for the occasion
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28. Banner carrying Preston Polytechnic students marched on County Hall to deliver a strong protest about appalling housing conditions. The 75-strong demonstration provoked an immediate reaction from Lancashire County Council chairman Coun Len Broughton
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