Fire breaks out at T. Ball shoe shop on Fishergate, it spread next door to the Victoria Hotelplaceholder image
Fire breaks out at T. Ball shoe shop on Fishergate, it spread next door to the Victoria Hotel

I travel back in time with 25 old school pics of Preston in 1978, from Les Dawson to pubs

Claire Lark
By Claire Lark

Nostalgia and Property Writer

Published 21st Feb 2025, 08:50 BST

Known as the year of the Winter of Discontent, 1978 was quite the 12 months.

So travel back in time and take a look at a few of our best archive pictures of life in Preston in that heady year...

These are some incredible historic pictures, so have a look and see if you recognise any familiar sights or faces.

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Banner carrying Preston Polytechnic students marched on County Hall to deliver a strong protest about appalling housing conditions. The 75-strong demonstration provoked an immediate reaction from Lancashire County Council chairman Coun Len Broughton

17. Preston in 1978

Banner carrying Preston Polytechnic students marched on County Hall to deliver a strong protest about appalling housing conditions. The 75-strong demonstration provoked an immediate reaction from Lancashire County Council chairman Coun Len Broughton Photo: RETRO

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A Greek ship pulls into Preston dock June 1978

18. Preston in 1978

A Greek ship pulls into Preston dock June 1978 Photo: RETRO

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Locals at the Ram's Head Hotel, Tarleton, near Preston, threw a mammoth 56,000 darts in a three-day game, all to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy. Picture shows Trevor Stringfellow and Steven Lathom taking their turn, watched by other members of the team (from left) Derek Howarth, Graeme Iddon, Graham Rimmer, Graham Cooper, George Tiffin, Kevin Rimmer (scorer)

19. Preston in 1978

Locals at the Ram's Head Hotel, Tarleton, near Preston, threw a mammoth 56,000 darts in a three-day game, all to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy. Picture shows Trevor Stringfellow and Steven Lathom taking their turn, watched by other members of the team (from left) Derek Howarth, Graeme Iddon, Graham Rimmer, Graham Cooper, George Tiffin, Kevin Rimmer (scorer) Photo: RETRO

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The winner of the Police Gardening Contest in Preston September 1978

20. Preston in 1978

The winner of the Police Gardening Contest in Preston September 1978 Photo: RETRO

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