In the UK, it was a time of discovery, violence, musical rebellion, and - ultimately - change in almost ever facet of modern life. From changes in currency and new governments to punk music, the Troubles in Northern Ireland, and widespread labour strikes, it was an eventful era to say the least.
With that in mind, take a look at some of our very best archive pictures of Preston life back in 1972 and 1973.
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5. Retro The PNE Football Team make a visit to the St George's Shopping Centre,Preston July 1973
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7. Preston's top Teds, David Sumner and Paul Howarth, who ran into a "bit of bovver" when they scooped first prize in a dance contest at the town's Top Rank ballroom, caused another upset when they went on to represent the town in the national final at Sheffield. The crowd at Sheffield was wild because they didn't win, but only came second
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8. These fresh air enthusiasts were taking part in the annual sponsored 10-mile walk around the town for the Preston and District Hospital Welfare Society.
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