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.
21. 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
22. Preston in 1977
Some of the players in the Preston Table Tennis Association's finals night. Left to right, front: Paul Rainford, Steven Turner, Jon Hardiker, Ian Smith, Marita Morris, Linda Crook. Back: Les Dagger, Geoff Moss, Alan Whittle, Dave Evans, Tony Rigby Photo: RETRO
23. Preston in 1977
Preston Golf Club member Alan Kennedy (centre) congratulates Martin Ward of Poulton-le-Fylde (left) and John Hewitt, of Hillside, for winning the two £50 prizes donated by his firm, Peter Marsh Paper Sacks Ltd, of Liverpool, for landing shots nearest to the pin at the first hole in the morning and afternoon sessions of the Lancashire PGA Championship Photo: RETRO
24. Preston in 1977
The bucket and brush brigade invade the Deepdale ground for "Operation Clean Up" after Preston North End's appeal to fans to help clear away rubbish around the ground Photo: RETRO