Penwortham children swept the board at the rally for young cyclists from the Longton and Penwortham areas. Here policemen talk to some of the competitors at the rallyplaceholder image
Penwortham children swept the board at the rally for young cyclists from the Longton and Penwortham areas. Here policemen talk to some of the competitors at the rally

23 fabulous retro photos of Penwortham in Preston during the decade of the 1970s

Claire Lark
By Claire Lark

Digital Journalist

Published 13th Dec 2024, 11:30 GMT

Let’s take a trip down memory lane...

And the destination? Penwortham in the 1970s. Take a look at a few of our best images from that bygone era...

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1972: Golfers at Penwortham Golf Club, from left, Ted Dexter, Joe Mercer, Tom Finney, Bobby Charleton and Matt Busby

17. Penwortham in the '70s

1972: Golfers at Penwortham Golf Club, from left, Ted Dexter, Joe Mercer, Tom Finney, Bobby Charleton and Matt Busby Photo: Other

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Gentleman from Penwortham with his Champion Whippet and all it's trophies it has won. Feb 1973

18. Penwortham in the '70s

Gentleman from Penwortham with his Champion Whippet and all it's trophies it has won. Feb 1973 Photo: National World

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The Penwortham Golf Club's Open Boys Challenge Trophy attracted 46 entries from 16 clubs throughout Lancashire. Picture shows Penwortham captain Mr B Crabtree presenting the challenge trophy to D Collinson. In the centre is MS Brennand, runner-up and right M Tyrer of Preston, best gross

19. Penwortham in the '70s

The Penwortham Golf Club's Open Boys Challenge Trophy attracted 46 entries from 16 clubs throughout Lancashire. Picture shows Penwortham captain Mr B Crabtree presenting the challenge trophy to D Collinson. In the centre is MS Brennand, runner-up and right M Tyrer of Preston, best gross Photo: RETRO

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A Lady from Penwortham receives her cheque for £2,500 that she won on the South Ribble Lottery. May 1978

20. Penwortham in the '70s

A Lady from Penwortham receives her cheque for £2,500 that she won on the South Ribble Lottery. May 1978 Photo: National World

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