It’s a time of excitement, learning, fun, and no responsibilities, so why no relive your youth be checking out some of our best retro archive pictures of Preston children from the early 1970s.
These are some incredible historic pictures, so have a look and see if you recognise any familiar sights or faces...
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21. Hesketh Rangers, who lost in the final to St Joseph's FC in the Preston Catholic Football League's Subsidiary Competition. The winning goal, an own goal, was scored after eight minutes
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22. The celluloid adventures of Kung Fu star Bruce Lee have aroused so much interest among Preston's youngsters, that Preston Judo Club's junior ranks have swollen considerably over the last 12 months. The Preston club have their home at the Star Ballroom in Fylde Road. Pictured: Preston Judo Club instructor Dave Quigley comes in for some heavy punishment from 13-year-old Jimmy Ross
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23. When Miss Marjorie Whittle attended St Andrew's Primary School in Ashton, Preston, 50 years ago, she never dreamt that she would end up as its headmistress. But that's just what she went on to do. And now, after spending almost her entire teaching career at the school, Miss Whittle is to retire. The school gave her a rousing send-off
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24. John Brown, the North End goalkeeper, who presented the Preston Cub Scouts 2nd Division championship cup to Anthony Murphy, captain of the 46th Preston (Sacred Heart) team, pictured here with the boys
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