German couple's wedding takes place at Preston Register Office.
June 1974 — German couple's wedding takes place at Preston Register Office. June 1974

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33 fantastic images from the archives which round up life in Preston in the year of 1974

Digital Journalist

Published 27th Jun 2025, 11:01 GMT

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Preston North End V Walsall (Fans)
August 31st 1974

21. Preston in 1974

Preston North End V Walsall (Fans) August 31st 1974 Photo: Staff

People enjoy themselves at a disco which was being held at the Guild Hall,Preston
June 1974

22. Preston in 1974

People enjoy themselves at a disco which was being held at the Guild Hall,Preston June 1974 Photo: RETRO

Preston North End V Walsall
August 31st 1974

23. Preston in 1974

Preston North End V Walsall August 31st 1974 Photo: Staff

People look around at the Collectors Fair which was taken place at the Guild Hall,Preston
June 1974

24. Preston in 1974

People look around at the Collectors Fair which was taken place at the Guild Hall,Preston June 1974 Photo: RETRO

Preston Schools Football Pubs Bars

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