Now a bygone era almost 50 years ago, take a look at some of our best archive pictures of life in Preston in 1974.
29. Preston in 1974
Rose Queens from Preston's Methodist churches took part in a Festival of Queens, held at Moor Park Methodist Church Hall, Garstang Road, Preston. They were attended by their full retinues and even enjoyed a visit from The Mayor of Preston Coun Mrs Kitty Sharples Photo: RETRO
30. Preston in 1974
Preston Drama Club pulled off something of a scoop when they presented William Douglas-Home's highly successful comedy The Secretary Bird. It is thought they were one of the first amateur societies in the North to perform the smash hit. Pictured in a scene from the play are (left to right) Peter Radmore, Frank Hunt and Shirley Southern Photo: RETRO
31. Preston in 1974
Members of Ribbleton Sea Angling Club were grateful to the committee and members of Hogarth's Band Club, Preston, who put their club at their disposal for the staging of the annual presentation ceremony. Picture shows Peter Cox receiving his trophy from Mr Carter, watched by other members of the club Photo: RETRO
32. Preston in 1974
Mr Arhtur Holt, the national president of the Liberal Party, paid a flying visit to the local Liberal campaign headquarters in Brook Street, Preston, to meet some of the team fighting to put North and South candidates in the House of Commons Photo: RETRO