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.
17. Preston in 1975
Magician Carnival at Charter Theatre,Preston October 24th 1975 Photo: RETRO
18. Preston in 1975
Children at St Andrew's junior school in Preston watched in awe as a diver leapt into the muddy waters of the Ribble and controlled his journey to the slimy bed 24 feet below. They were taking part in a BBC programme for schools and asked questions on the dockside about conditions in the water Photo: RETRO
19. Preston in 1975
Pot Black final takes placeat Fulwood Club,Preston (John Virgo second from (right) November 1975 Photo: RETRO
20. Preston in 1975
Over 100 children at William Temple School, Preston will be slapping on the greasepaint and stepping into the spotlight when the school presents the musical The Wizard of Oz. The children have been rehearsing for their trip over the rainbow since before the school's summer holidays, together with about 20 members of staff who volunteered to help Photo: RETRO