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18 atmospheric photos taking you back to how Preston looked during the year of 1970

These fascinating photos go back to the 1970s.

The year 1970, in fact, at a time of change in our city.

From the first Boeing 747 commercial flight to London and The Beatles breaking up to the Apollo 13 space mission, 1970 was certainly a big year for global events.

Take a look at some of our best pictures of what life in Preston looked like back in that momentous year.

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