Today’s destination – Preston in 1973. It may be hard to believe, but this collection of fascinating archive pictures actually depicts an age which is 50 years ago now, so take a look at Preston in a different era completely...
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1. 1973 Preston
The PNE Football Team make a visit to the St George's Shopping Centre, Preston July 1973 Photo: RETRO
2. 1973 Preston
Preston Hockey Club's first team, who were successful in their opening North West League match of the season with a 1-0 win over Timperley. Seated (left to right): D Maddocks, D Burton, A Blackburn (captain), R Haggie, K Hutton. Standing: J Hide, M Banahan, R Evans, P Forrest, J Gibson, P Smith, C Lavery Photo: RETRO
3. 1973 Preston
Fanciers from many parts of the North West attended the homing pigeon auction sale held at Frecnhwood Social Club in Bence Road, Preston, in aid of the local Samaritans branch. Pictured Gerry Hothersall (left) secretary of the North West Lancs Federation, and auctioneer Brian Whittle discuss one of the birds with Mrs Forshaw, chairman of the Preston Samaritans Photo: RETRO
4. 1973 Preston
Soccer's bad boys might well benefit from a visit to the side streets of Preston to see how the game should be played. During August eight teams have been fighting it out in an inter-street football contest. Pictured - the toss-up before the start of the match between Bootle Street 'A' and Brand Road Photo: RETRO