This is how Lancashire looked in 1970

By Naomi Moon

Published 14th Mar 2019, 13:40 GMT

Updated 14th Mar 2019, 14:43 GMT

A selection of your photographs from days gone by.

This week we are looking at 1970. Do you recognise yourself or anyone else in these pictures? Let us know. READ MORE: Stories that hit the headlines back in 1970

The smiling faces of a large number of Preston cub scouts, taken in 1970

placeholder image — The smiling faces of a large number of Preston cub scouts, taken in 1970

Easter Monday on Avenham Park, Preston

placeholder image — Easter Monday on Avenham Park, Preston

Preston Marine Cadets. Back row (left to right) Howard Rutledge, Jim Bland, unknown, Alan Thomas. Front row (left to right) Jock McLeod, Tommy Parker, Steve Shaw, Jack Smith, Brian Beardsworth

placeholder image — Preston Marine Cadets. Back row (left to right) Howard Rutledge, Jim Bland, unknown, Alan Thomas. Front row (left to right) Jock McLeod, Tommy Parker, Steve Shaw, Jack Smith, Brian Beardsworth

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