Half-a-century in the past, 1975 was a year at the apex of a heady time in the UK, so here we put together a bumper collection of our best archive pictures from life in Preston during that exciting era.

41. Preston in 1975
A young lad signs up for the Army at the Recruting office in Fishergate,Preston Jan 1975 Photo: RETRO

42. Preston in 1975
Coronation Street star at Samlesbury Hall,Preston October 1975 Photo: RETRO

43. Preston in 1975
An Engineering Union Demo takes place at Cross Street,Preston Feb 1975 Photo: RETRO

44. Preston in 1975
Ladies attend the Weightwatchers Rally at Preston Guild Hall. Feb 1975 Photo: RETRO
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