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

placeholder 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

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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Mr and Mrs Coates from Penwortham who are celebrating there Golden Wedding Anniversary. March 1972

21. Penwortham in the '70s

Mr and Mrs Coates from Penwortham who are celebrating there Golden Wedding Anniversary. March 1972 Photo: National World

Penwortham Rose Bowl takes place at Penwortham Golf Club. June 1974

22. Penwortham in the '70s

Penwortham Rose Bowl takes place at Penwortham Golf Club. June 1974 Photo: National World

The Penwortham Champion Bulldog. August 1973

23. Penwortham in the '70s

The Penwortham Champion Bulldog. August 1973 Photo: National World

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