Retro reader Frank Smith sent in this photo showing some of the Preston Wanderers championship side enjoying their win in 1976. They are, Frank Ashcroft, Frank Smith, Eddie Brown, Ray Taylor, Fred Ashcroft, Tommy Banks, Tony Coatesplaceholder image
Retro reader Frank Smith sent in this photo showing some of the Preston Wanderers championship side enjoying their win in 1976. They are, Frank Ashcroft, Frank Smith, Eddie Brown, Ray Taylor, Fred Ashcroft, Tommy Banks, Tony Coates

37 of the best pictures to bring back memories of Preston in the mid-70s

Claire Lark
By Claire Lark

Digital Journalist

Published 29th Aug 2025, 15:00 GMT

As with all wonderful retro pictures, every single snap in this collection prompts a new ‘ah, do you remember’

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?

These are some incredible historic pictures, so have a look and see if you recognise any familiar sights or faces...

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Lancashire horse riders saddled up and rode off into the distance to take part in a marathon relay-ride to Banbury Cross. And the Mayor of Preston, Coun Harold Parker, raised a few horse laughs when he leapt on to a vacant steed and jogged around the Flag Market. The ride, organised as part of "Sport For All Week" is the longest ever to be held in Britain

13. 1976 Preston

Lancashire horse riders saddled up and rode off into the distance to take part in a marathon relay-ride to Banbury Cross. And the Mayor of Preston, Coun Harold Parker, raised a few horse laughs when he leapt on to a vacant steed and jogged around the Flag Market. The ride, organised as part of "Sport For All Week" is the longest ever to be held in Britain Photo: RETRO

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Children at the Preston parish church school, blissfully unaware of another report which shows just what teachers think children should learn in their classes

14. 1976 Preston

Children at the Preston parish church school, blissfully unaware of another report which shows just what teachers think children should learn in their classes Photo: RETRO

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A week-long road safety exhibition had toured Preston primary schools to teach children the road code and sharpen their reactions. Graham Brown (10) tries the brake-reaction test when the exhibition visited Brookfield Primary School

15. 1976 Preston

A week-long road safety exhibition had toured Preston primary schools to teach children the road code and sharpen their reactions. Graham Brown (10) tries the brake-reaction test when the exhibition visited Brookfield Primary School Photo: RETRO

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Roy Barraclough at Charter Theatre Preston. December 8th 1976.

16. 1976 Preston

Roy Barraclough at Charter Theatre Preston. December 8th 1976. Photo: RETRO

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