From the first Boeing 747 commercial flight to London and The Beatles breaking up to the Apollo 13 space mission, 1970 was certainly a big year for global events. Take a look at some of our best pictures of what life in Preston looked like back in that momentous year.
17. Retro reader Frank Smith sent in this photo showing the Preston Wanderers team that played Brookhouse Rangers in March 1970.. They are, from left rear, John Moore, Fred Ashcroft, Joe Jackson, Fred Hackett, Frank Ashcroft, Frank Smith. Front from left, Brian Bamber, Tony Hardman, Tony Rodgers, John Tippet, Mick Bentley, Harry Nicholls
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18. LP - PRESTON 26-02-18 SUB Exterior of shop and view of Friargate, Preston, early 1970's (maybe?) Margaret Mason in her florist, with a Mother's Day display at 85 Friargate, Preston.
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20. New Cock Yard, Preston c.1970 Looking towards Fishergate. Photograph by Beth Hayes (PHS) Image courtesy of the Preston Historical Society. www.prestonhistoricalsociety.org.uk/ © Preston Historical Society.
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