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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Fr Thomas Sowerby and some of the children from Sacred Heart RC Church, Preston, after they had taken part in a 10-mile sponsored walk in aid of the New Parish Community Centre. They raised over £500 towards it, including Fr Sowerby's £16.90

21. 1976 Preston

Fr Thomas Sowerby and some of the children from Sacred Heart RC Church, Preston, after they had taken part in a 10-mile sponsored walk in aid of the New Parish Community Centre. They raised over £500 towards it, including Fr Sowerby's £16.90 Photo: RETRO

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Following the success of their U13 team in the Preston Challenge Cricket Cup, the Catholic College U15 team, pictured above, completed the cricket double for the season by winning the Hoghton Shield in a hotly-contested final at West Cliff against Walton-le-Dale Secondary School

22. 1976 Preston

Following the success of their U13 team in the Preston Challenge Cricket Cup, the Catholic College U15 team, pictured above, completed the cricket double for the season by winning the Hoghton Shield in a hotly-contested final at West Cliff against Walton-le-Dale Secondary School Photo: RETRO

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Seven young cub scouts starred in a very clean game at Preston North End's Deepdale ground. The lads swept the paddock part of the gound under the watchful eye of North End groundsman Peter McCallion as part of Bob-a-job Week

23. 1976 Preston

Seven young cub scouts starred in a very clean game at Preston North End's Deepdale ground. The lads swept the paddock part of the gound under the watchful eye of North End groundsman Peter McCallion as part of Bob-a-job Week Photo: RETRO

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Showbiz comedian Ken Dodd - complete with his tickling stick - got a rapturous welcome when he arrived at Greater Lancastria Co-op main store in Preston to sponsor a national electrical firm's trade demonstration

24. 1976 Preston

Showbiz comedian Ken Dodd - complete with his tickling stick - got a rapturous welcome when he arrived at Greater Lancastria Co-op main store in Preston to sponsor a national electrical firm's trade demonstration Photo: RETRO

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