32 nostalgic images to take you back to Chorley in the early 1970s

This collection of our very best archive images depict life as it was in 1970s Chorley, from old school occupations to schools and pubs, it’s a glimpse into how life used to be some 50 years in the past.

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5. Retro Junior Firemen Parade takes place at Washington Hall in Chorley. Feb 1973

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6. Pictured during the dress rehearsal for the CADOS production of Follow That Girl at the Little Theatre, Chorley, are (from left to right): Brian Frankland, Wyn Tootell, Chris Norris, Marjorie Howarth, Jonathon Lawton, Harry Blundell, Margaret Lowe and Brian Gregory

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7. John Taylor of St George's Church Lads Brigade Pipe Band, Chorley, has a laugh and a chat with the lads from Emmanuel and St Matthew's CLB at Preston before their service and inspection

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8. Miss E Cross, headmistress of St James school, Chorley, crowns Christine Fisher as Rose Queen of St James, at the annual garden party

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32 nostalgic images to take you back to Chorley in the early 1970s

This collection of our very best archive images depict life as it was in 1970s Chorley, from old school occupations to schools and pubs, it’s a glimpse into how life used to be some 50 years in the past.

5. Retro Junior Firemen Parade takes place at Washington Hall in Chorley. Feb 1973

6. Pictured during the dress rehearsal for the CADOS production of Follow That Girl at the Little Theatre, Chorley, are (from left to right): Brian Frankland, Wyn Tootell, Chris Norris, Marjorie Howarth, Jonathon Lawton, Harry Blundell, Margaret Lowe and Brian Gregory

7. John Taylor of St George's Church Lads Brigade Pipe Band, Chorley, has a laugh and a chat with the lads from Emmanuel and St Matthew's CLB at Preston before their service and inspection

8. Miss E Cross, headmistress of St James school, Chorley, crowns Christine Fisher as Rose Queen of St James, at the annual garden party

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