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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Preston North End vs Aston Villa April 24th 1971 The game finished in a 0-0 draw

29. 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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Ald Tom Dewhurst, the Mayor of Preston; Thorn Lightin works manager Mr WG Deadman (far right); and Thorn Lighting employees congratulate the three holiday winners - Christine Bamber (left), Margaret Richardson and Mrs Pat Ashbridge. The women were picked by ballot to win the holidays to celebrate the factory's part in winning a Queen's Award to Industry

30. Life in Preston in 1971

Ald Tom Dewhurst, the Mayor of Preston; Thorn Lightin works manager Mr WG Deadman (far right); and Thorn Lighting employees congratulate the three holiday winners - Christine Bamber (left), Margaret Richardson and Mrs Pat Ashbridge. The women were picked by ballot to win the holidays to celebrate the factory's part in winning a Queen's Award to Industry Photo: RETRO

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Construction of the new Guild Hall, Preston c.1971 Photographed by Terry Martin. Image courtesy of Nicola Martin of the Preston Past and Present Facebook Group.

31. Preston, 1971

Construction of the new Guild Hall, Preston c.1971 Photographed by Terry Martin. Image courtesy of Nicola Martin of the Preston Past and Present Facebook Group. | submit

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