25 mind-blowing retro pics of 1979 Preston, from Caribbean Carnival & schools to polling stations & shops
By Jack Marshall
Published 13th Jul 2023, 12:00 BST
Updated 2nd May 2024, 12:59 BST
1979 was quite the year.
From the election of Margaret Thatcher and the death of Sid Vicious, to widespread strikes and the opening of the first J.D. Wetherspoons, it was an eventful year to say the least.
Take a look at some of our best archive pictures of life in Preston in 1979...
The Caribbean Gypsies make their way through the streets of Preston during the annual Caribbean Carnival, which took place on Spring Bank Holiday. Almost 500 musicians and costumed dancers took part in the flamboyant street parade Photo: RETRO
The Kerry Pipe dancers entertain the crowds as part of the XL Carnival held on Preston's Moor Park as an opener to the town's 800th birthday celebrations Photo: RETRO