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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The Gorillas and the Gazelles are the unlikely names of Lancashire's newest rugby teams. But what is more unusual is that the side have formed at a real soccer stronghold - St Maria Goretti Junior School in Preston. They are pictured here after taking part in a competition against Preston Grasshoppers' mini rugby stars

29. 1976 Preston

The Gorillas and the Gazelles are the unlikely names of Lancashire's newest rugby teams. But what is more unusual is that the side have formed at a real soccer stronghold - St Maria Goretti Junior School in Preston. They are pictured here after taking part in a competition against Preston Grasshoppers' mini rugby stars Photo: RETRO

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

30. 1976 Preston

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

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Nearly 200 canoeists from the North West took to the water for an exciting race on the River Ribble. They were taking part in the Ribble White Water Race for scouts, sponsored by the Preston and District Scout Council. The scouts battled through nine miles of water from Edisford Bridge in Clitheroe to Ribchester

31. 1976 Preston

Nearly 200 canoeists from the North West took to the water for an exciting race on the River Ribble. They were taking part in the Ribble White Water Race for scouts, sponsored by the Preston and District Scout Council. The scouts battled through nine miles of water from Edisford Bridge in Clitheroe to Ribchester Photo: RETRO

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

32. 1976 Preston

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

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