And, while that heady age was 50 years ago at this point, 1971 will feel like a blink of an eye away for plenty of people with fond memories of that time. So here we take a look back at some of our best retro archive pictures of life in Preston back in 1971…
41 fantastic retro scenes of Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort - 1970s to 1990s including lost rides and crowds
1. Preston, 1971
Preston bus station in 1971 (Photo: Roy Marshall/The Bus Archive) | submit
2. Life in Preston in 1971
Lancashire Artillery Band performing at St George's Shopping Centre in Preston Photo: RETRO
3. Life in Preston in 1971
Long Service Awards at Whittingham Hospital, Preston April 1971 Photo: RETRO
4. Life in Preston in 1971
Preston North End vs Aston Villa April 24th 1971 The game finished in a 0-0 draw Photo: RETRO
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