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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Pictured in a scene from Preston Musical Comedy Society's production of The Merry Widow are (from left), seated: Kathleen Watkins, Colin Griffiths; standing: Eddie Regan, Pam Hopkinson, Terry Eccles and Terry Bramley

17. 1976 Preston

Pictured in a scene from Preston Musical Comedy Society's production of The Merry Widow are (from left), seated: Kathleen Watkins, Colin Griffiths; standing: Eddie Regan, Pam Hopkinson, Terry Eccles and Terry Bramley Photo: RETRO

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Conker Contest takes place at Market Square, Preston September 25th 1976.

18. 1976 Preston

Conker Contest takes place at Market Square, Preston September 25th 1976. Photo: RETRO

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It's all out war for seven-year-old Paul O'Sullivan as he admires a chess set based on the American War of Independence at Preston's Ideal Home exhibition. The chess set is one of many fascinating items of interest on display at the Guild Hall exuhibition

19. 1976 Preston

It's all out war for seven-year-old Paul O'Sullivan as he admires a chess set based on the American War of Independence at Preston's Ideal Home exhibition. The chess set is one of many fascinating items of interest on display at the Guild Hall exuhibition Photo: RETRO

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Conker Contest takes place at Market Square, Preston September 25th 1976.

20. 1976 Preston

Conker Contest takes place at Market Square, Preston September 25th 1976. Photo: RETRO

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