Here are some of our best archive pictures depicting life and locals in Preston and Chorley back in those heady days.
These are some incredible historic pictures, so have a look and see if you recognise any familiar sights or faces...
9. Fun and games were the order of the day for youngsters and adults alike at The Hawthorne's in Chorley as they held their fifth annual It's a Knockout contest. Children from the town's Duke Street Nursery School and the Simpson Centre at Blackburn competed against Hawthorne's kiddies in a variety of games
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10. Fun and games were the order of the day for youngsters and adults alike at The Hawthorne's in Chorley as they held their fifth annual It's a Knockout contest. Children from the town's Duke Street Nursery School and the Simpson Centre at Blackburn competed against Hawthorne's kiddies in a variety of games
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11. All kinds of sponsored fund-raising events, organised by teacher Mrs Jo Sweeney, have culminated in St John Fisher High School in Preston taking possession of a new mini-bus. Pictured is Father Edward Gould receiving the keys to the mini bus from Mr Arthur Dawson, a Harris trustee. A £4,500 Harris Charity donation helped them considerably to reach their goal of £11,000 for the bus
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12. The victorious Rose and Crown team from Wigan, front from left: Dave Ball, Mick Moss, Trevor Halwood. Back: Tom Bracken, Dave Johnson, Frank Heaton. These super brains became the first Evening Post Golden Glow Quiz League champions. It was held at Preston Grasshopper's Club.
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