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.
29. Preston in 1975
Mothers complain about a Mother & Baby competition being held at the Great Exhibition held at Preston Guild Hall Photo: RETRO
30. Preston in 1975
These gents were on hand to sample cheese and wine at a party organised by the Preston branch of the British Red Cross Society at Hoghton Tower. Three hundred people attended this fundraising effort for the Society Photo: RETRO
31. Preston in 1975
Top apprentice of the year at Preston's GEC traction works, Tony Sharples, 19, is presented with his prize by works manager Mr H Jackson (left), watched by training officer Mr P Schaltheiss Photo: RETRO
32. Preston in 1975
A Gentleman looks on at the graffite which is on show at Preston Bus Station. Feb 1975 Photo: RETRO