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.
29. The appointment of the first police officer of colour in Preston - May 1977
The appointment of the first police officer of colour in Preston May 1977 Photo: RETRO
30. Preston in 1977
Weightwatchers Reunion group at Grimshaw Street,Preston April 1977 Photo: RETRO
31. Preston in 1977
Carol Singers at the Harris Art Gallery, Preston December 1977 Photo: RETRO
32. 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
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