27 retro pictures of Fulwood in the early 1970s, from cadets at the barracks and local schools to street parties

From Bloody Sunday to Britain joining the EEC, the early ‘70s were a tumultuous time.

By Jack Marshall

Published 11th Sep 2023, 14:14 BST

Updated 12th Sep 2023, 13:23 BST

Here we take a look back at life in Fulwood during that era, so take a look at some of our best archive pictures of the Preston suburb back in the day.

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Robinson Street, street party, Fulwood
Sept 1972

1. Fulwood 1970-1974

Robinson Street, street party, Fulwood Sept 1972 Photo: RETRO

Nichola Marshall, aged eight, of Fulwood Row, Preston, with Hurlston Highlight, a winning entry at Charnock Richard Charity Show

2. Fulwood 1970-1974

Nichola Marshall, aged eight, of Fulwood Row, Preston, with Hurlston Highlight, a winning entry at Charnock Richard Charity Show Photo: RETRO

A girl with an ear for good music, Susan Potter, is given a blast on the euphonium by Graham Child, of the band of the Royal Artillery, Woolwich. The band gave a concert at her school, St Cuthbert Mayne, Fulwood, and other venues throughout Preston

3. Fulwood 1970-1974

A girl with an ear for good music, Susan Potter, is given a blast on the euphonium by Graham Child, of the band of the Royal Artillery, Woolwich. The band gave a concert at her school, St Cuthbert Mayne, Fulwood, and other venues throughout Preston Photo: RETRO

Graham Child, of the band of the Royal Artillery, Woolwich showing pupils from St Cuthbert Mayne, Fulwood, his musical instrument. The band gave a concert there and at other venues throughout Preston

4. Fulwood 1970-1974

Graham Child, of the band of the Royal Artillery, Woolwich showing pupils from St Cuthbert Mayne, Fulwood, his musical instrument. The band gave a concert there and at other venues throughout Preston Photo: RETRO

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