Maree Mason (left), of Church Farm, Broughton, near Preston, who was runner-up in the Dairy Maid 1971 contest at the Lancashire Young Farmers Club Ball, held at Top Rank in Preston. She is pictured with Anne-Marie Teasnall, from Glazebury, near Warrington, who was crowned winner, and the present County Queen Margaret Bailey of Hurst Green, who is presenting Anne-Marie with her awardplaceholder image
Maree Mason (left), of Church Farm, Broughton, near Preston, who was runner-up in the Dairy Maid 1971 contest at the Lancashire Young Farmers Club Ball, held at Top Rank in Preston. She is pictured with Anne-Marie Teasnall, from Glazebury, near Warrington, who was crowned winner, and the present County Queen Margaret Bailey of Hurst Green, who is presenting Anne-Marie with her award

29 incredible vintage photos transport you straight to 1971 Preston

Claire Lark
By Claire Lark

Digital Journalist

Published 5th Nov 2025, 11:47 GMT

For many, the ‘70s were a seriously memorable era.

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…

These are some incredible historic pictures, so have a look and see if you recognise any familiar sights or faces...

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Gilbert and Sullivan fans enthusiastically received "Patience", the latest production of the Preston Gilbert and Sullivan Society. Picture shows the cast members

17. Life in Preston in 1971

Gilbert and Sullivan fans enthusiastically received "Patience", the latest production of the Preston Gilbert and Sullivan Society. Picture shows the cast members Photo: RETRO

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Runners from clubs throughout the North West, Midlands, North East and parts of Scotland set off for the 26-mile 385-yard Preston to Morecambe Milk Race from Lytham Road, Preston

18. Life in Preston in 1971

Runners from clubs throughout the North West, Midlands, North East and parts of Scotland set off for the 26-mile 385-yard Preston to Morecambe Milk Race from Lytham Road, Preston Photo: RETRO

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Official Opening of Ashton Health Centre, Preston December 1971

19. Life in Preston in 1971

Official Opening of Ashton Health Centre, Preston December 1971 Photo: RETRO

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David Gaukroger organised a highly successful Vacation Bible School "Holiday Special" at Carey Baptist Church in Preston. Pictured above are some of the youngsters taking part in a crafting session

20. Life in Preston in 1971

David Gaukroger organised a highly successful Vacation Bible School "Holiday Special" at Carey Baptist Church in Preston. Pictured above are some of the youngsters taking part in a crafting session Photo: RETRO

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