Even if you were around back then and just fancied catching a glimpse of what the city looked like back in those times, you’ve come to the right place.
26. Preston 1970s
Soccer's bad boys might well benefit from a visit to the side streets of Preston to see how the game should be played. During August eight teams have been fighting it out in an inter-street football contest. Pictured - the toss-up before the start of the match between Bootle Street 'A' and Brand Road | National World
27. The sail training ship the Sir Winston Churchill made its first visit to Preston and was open to the public. During the stop in the port, 29 'hardened' sailors left the ship and another 39 raw recruits boarded to take their place. Pictured: Alan, nine, and Michelle Kingat, four man the wheel of the training ship
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28. Members of the Boys' Brigade from Carey Baptist Church, Preston, justified their position as favourites to carry off the major honours at the Preston, Leyland and district battalion's annual sports at Penwortham Holme. They won the trophies for the best company and junior sections and also came first in the company section's relay race. About 150 boys, aged from eight to 17 took part
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