The 1970s was an exciting time to be around, with social developments continuing apace. From music and film to sports and education, it was an era when society was making leaps and bounds.
With that in mind, we’ve put together a collection of our best archive pictures of life in Chorley and Leyland back some 55 years in the past.
What are you recollections of Chorley and Leyland and even the wider South Ribble area back in the 1970s?
See if you recognise any familiar sights or faces...
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5. The launch of the West Lancs branch of CAMRA 1973 outside the Moor Brook pub, Preston.
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6. John Taylor of St George's Church Lads Brigade Pipe Band, Chorley, has a laugh and a chat with the lads from Emmanuel and St Matthew's CLB at Preston before their service and inspection
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7. The junction of Chorley Road and Wigan Road with the Boars Head post office on the left in 1972 and some classic vehicles in view.
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8. Retro The Mayor and Mayoress makes a visit to the opening of the new Norweb Shop in Chorley Sept 1974
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