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.
25. Early 1970s Preston
A gentlemen takes his shot at the Snooker finals which was held at the Fulwood Club, Preston. March 1973 Photo: RETRO
26. Early 1970s Preston
Bath time was never like this... and what a sneaky way these grown-ups have of keeping us clean! Children of the Hartington Road Day Nursery, Preston, don't know anything about centigrade and fahrenheit but they reckon that clothes are just a waste of time when the sun is beating down and there's a paddling pool outside. But never mind the heatwave... Photo: RETRO
27. Early 1970s Preston
Doctors and Nurses at Whittingham Hospital Open Day in Preston October 1972 Photo: RETRO
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