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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21. Euxton St Mary's Who is making tea for who? We think this may have been around 1970 Infant class?
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24. A monster and a donkey were all part of the procession during Chorley Carnival. The monster surprised some spectators, but the donkey had a friendly reception, although one little girl didn't know what to make of him and his collection box
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