As you’d imagine, it’s like stepping through a time machine into a different era altogether, so take a look at some of our best archive pictures of those heady days.
21. Early 1970s Preston
Preston North End vs Aston Villa April 24th 1971 The game finished in a 0-0 draw Photo: RETRO
22. Early 1970s Preston
Presentation of the Makinson Cup after the final held at Moor Park in Preston Photo: RETRO
23. Early 1970s Preston
A happy ending and return for 30 Preston school children from Ribbleton Hall Comprehensive School, who were very nearly victims of the familiar Spanish holiday heartache story - a tale of overbooked hotels and spartan room conditions Photo: RETRO
24. Early 1970s Preston
A Preston girls' team showed some Lancashire lads what shooting was all about when they fought their way into the final of the annual .22 shooting competition held at Preston's Fulwood Barracks. Unfortunately for the girls of the Guttridge Rangers, they could only manage fourth place in the final Photo: RETRO