Preston was no different and, despite economic hardships and recession hitting the area hard, the city retained its vibrant and lively spirit, as evidenced by this handful of historic pictures from that heady time…
9. Late '70s Preston
It was a tough job for the police flying squad as two bats thwarted all their efforts to catch them at a home in Blackpool Road, Preston. Householder Mrs Eileen Bamforth can be seen up the ladder, watched closely by WPC Gillian Haggarty Photo: RETRO
10. Late '70s Preston
The Preston Under 15 schoolboys team which lost to West Lancs in the final of the Lancashire Schools FA Cup. Members of the team, pictured above, include: P Kenny, P Barlow, C Jones, M Wignall, N Richardson, G Humphries, V Blane, D Phillips, G Atkinson, A Thompson, S Farnworth, M Jackson, S White and P Whyton Photo: RETRO
11. Late '70s Preston
Fire breaks out at T. Ball shoe shop on Fishergate, it spread next door to the Victoria Hotel Photo: RETRO
12. Late '70s Preston
Fire breaks out at T. Ball shoe shop on Fishergate, it spread next door to the Victoria Hotel Photo: RETRO