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…
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5. Late '70s Preston
The first troupe of dancers in Preston's Caribbean Carnival paid tribute to ancient Egypt and there was even a makeshift pyramid among the jogging pharoahs and Cleaopatras Photo: RETRO
6. Late '70s Preston
It's all a case of a little of what you fancy... as these youngsters show at Greenbank Nursery's Christmas party, Preston Photo: RETRO
7. Late '70s Preston
Moor Nook County Primary School netball team, winners of the Preston Schools Tournament. Front, left to right: Pamela Till, Amanda Ashby, Tracy Jackson, Tracy Sherritt and Gillian Ward. Back: Mrs Christine Johnston, Maria Maley, Susan Crook, Tina Sharples and Wendy Tomlinson Photo: RETRO
8. 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