We take a look back at what life was like in Preston through the decade
It’s like stepping through a time machine into a different era altogether, so take a look at some of our best archive pictures
9. Preston, 1970s
In the late 1970s Hazel Cavies and her staff in the accounts department of Preston mail order company Peter Craig received a cash prize for the best Christmas decorated office | National World
10. Preston, 1970s
William Hill betting office, Tithebarn Street, Preston, in the 1970s. Photograph taken by Terry Martin courtesy of Nicola Martin | National World
11. Preston, 1970s
Construction of Magistrates Court, Lawson Street, Preston, 1970s Photographed by Terry Martin. | National World
12. Preston, 1970s
It is hard to imagine St George's Centre, in Preston, without a roof but this photograph from the 1970s shows how shopping was in the early days of the precinct. This picture was taken by Terry Martin and is published courtesy of Nicola Martin, of the Preston Past and Present Facebook Group. | National World