Featuring everything from a visit from Bing Crosby to a handful of less celebrity-tinged everyday happenings, it was quite the year, so check out our best archive pictures from that era.
13. Preston in 1977
Some of the guides from Preston, Blackpool, Lytham, Kirkham, Fleetwood and Cleveleys, who took part in the camp-fire singing contest at Freckleton Music Festival Photo: RETRO
14. Preston in 1977
The 85ft high Snorkel, a fire engine mounted extending contraption used for high rescue work, was a popular attraction as the crowds enjoyed being hoisted up to watch over the rest of the fun at Lancashire County Fire Brigade's Open Day at its headquarters in Garstang Road, Preston Photo: RETRO
15. Preston in 1977
Bing Crosby arrives at Preston railway station ahead of his sold-out concert at Preston Guild Hall on September 22, 1977 Photo: RETRO
16. Preston in 1977
The invincible St Maria Goretti's continued on their winning way with a 5-3 victory over St Oswald's in the Preston and District Cub Cup Final at Kennington Road primary school. Unbeaten during the last two years, the Ribbleton side were completing a fine treble, having previously secured the Cub League championship and carried off the Cunningham Trophy. Picture shows St Maria Goretti captain David Blaylock being chaired by his delighted team mates Photo: RETRO