Now a bygone era almost 50 years ago, take a look at some of our best archive pictures of life in Preston in 1974.
17. Preston in 1974
The Mayor of Preston, Coun Ian Hall presents the Preston Guild Merchant official record to Sister Mary John, the deputy headmistress of Cuthbert Mayne High School, watched by the Mayoress, Mrs KJean Hall, Miss Helena Morris, Mr Donnelly, and pupils of the school. The book is an official token of friendship to be taken to Germany Photo: RETRO
18. Preston in 1974
Building demolition at Manchester Road in Preston November 1974 Photo: RETRO
19. Preston in 1974
Members of the Boys' Brigade from Carey Baptist Church, Preston, justified their position as favourites to carry off the major honours at the Preston, Leyland and district battalion's annual sports at Penwortham Holme. They won the trophies for the best company and junior sections and also came first in the company section's relay race. About 150 boys, aged from eight to 17 took part Photo: RETRO
20. Preston in 1974
Saturday morning groove-ins came to an end for 600 teeny boppers the day the music died at Preston's Top Rank. But there was no teenage rampage - the youngsters protested in grown-up fashion when they handed in a petition calling on the Top Rank management to keep the disco sessions going. Protestors (from left to right) Diana Clark, 13, Jeanette Higham, 13, Rosemary McGarry, 12 and Julie Buck, 12, with DJ Ray Lennon (centre) Photo: RETRO