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.
25. The Fish Market, Preston circa 1970. Image courtesy of the Preston Historical Society.
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26. Preston Railway Station c.1970 Looking south at platforms 1 and 2 during the reconstruction of the west side of the station
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27. Bus Station Tithebarn Street, Preston c.1970 Photo by Norman Askew. Image courtesy of the Preston Historical Society. www.prestonhistoricalsociety.org.uk/ © Preston Historical Society
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