Locals at the Ram's Head Hotel, Tarleton, near Preston, threw a mammoth 56,000 darts in a three-day game, all to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy. Picture shows Trevor Stringfellow and Steven Lathom taking their turn, watched by other members of the team (from left) Derek Howarth, Graeme Iddon, Graham Rimmer, Graham Cooper, George Tiffin, Kevin Rimmer (scorer)placeholder image
Locals at the Ram's Head Hotel, Tarleton, near Preston, threw a mammoth 56,000 darts in a three-day game, all to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy. Picture shows Trevor Stringfellow and Steven Lathom taking their turn, watched by other members of the team (from left) Derek Howarth, Graeme Iddon, Graham Rimmer, Graham Cooper, George Tiffin, Kevin Rimmer (scorer)

27 throwback scenes of Preston clubs, teams, and schools sports back in the 1970s

Claire Lark
By Claire Lark

Digital Journalist

Published 17th Mar 2026, 06:00 GMT

We’ve dug out some of the best schools, sports and club photos that go back to the 1970s.

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Providing a Christmas treat for the passing throngs of shoppers requires a great deal of concentration, as well as huff and puff - as this pictures shows during Tulketh High School Band's carol outing to Preston Flag Market

13. Preston Schools and Clubs in 1978

Providing a Christmas treat for the passing throngs of shoppers requires a great deal of concentration, as well as huff and puff - as this pictures shows during Tulketh High School Band's carol outing to Preston Flag Market Photo: RETRO

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The old woman who lived in a shoe was the fancy dress theme for the Preston NSPCC float at the St Teresa's pageant

14. Preston Schools and Clubs in 1978

The old woman who lived in a shoe was the fancy dress theme for the Preston NSPCC float at the St Teresa's pageant Photo: RETRO

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Des Critchley as the King sings "Proud Preston" - backed by a gallery of appropriate shields during a performance of Puss in Boots, presented at Preston Drama Club at Preston Playhouse. The traditional pantomime was written by local actor Nicholas Tomlinson

15. Preston Schools and Clubs in 1978

Des Critchley as the King sings "Proud Preston" - backed by a gallery of appropriate shields during a performance of Puss in Boots, presented at Preston Drama Club at Preston Playhouse. The traditional pantomime was written by local actor Nicholas Tomlinson Photo: RETRO

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Children at Lever House Primary School, Farington, near Preston, enjoy a visit from Father Christmas during their Christmas party

16. Preston Schools and Clubs in 1978

Children at Lever House Primary School, Farington, near Preston, enjoy a visit from Father Christmas during their Christmas party Photo: RETRO

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