And so what better way to take a trip down memory lane than by flicking through our collection of the best archive pictures of Preston back in 1976?
9. 1976 Preston
St Joseph's primary school netball team which won the Preston Primary Schools Netball Tournament. Natalie Campbell (captain), Debbie Davies, Lisa Dawson, Marianna Blackburn, Jackie Morgan, Julie Mather, Debbie Flynn and Lesley Bennett, and Miss Margaret Melling. The team beat St Wilfrid's, Longridge 8-6 in the final Photo: RETRO
10. 1976 Preston
Last year's fifth form from St John Southworth High School in Preston returned to school for an information presentation of certificates. O Level and CSE certificate winners are pictured with the Rev John Foulkes, Rev JL Harrison, Mr RC Freeborough, headmaster, and Mr DW Price at the school Photo: RETRO
11. 1976 Preston
The Gregsonians Concert Party dressed as airline stewards and stewardesses at the beginning of their "world tour" at Preston Playhouse, and the songsters took audiences to half a dozen countries with their music Photo: RETRO
12. 1976 Preston
Children from Ribbleton Hall High School, Preston, were enjoying their cross-country race so much that this friendly dog joined in on one section of the course Photo: RETRO