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Here is a collection of our very best retro archive pics depicting Preston life back in the years of 1976 and 1977 - from young lads playing with conkers to Bing Crosby at Preston Railway Station, it truly was all happening in Preston back in those days...
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13. Tired and bedraggled, but totally undaunted, are some of the Preston North End fans who undertook a mammoth sponsored trek to Gigg Lane, Bury. Organisers forecast that a total amount of between £200 and £300 will have been raised from the walk
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14. Retro Conker Contest takes place at Market Square,Preston September 25th 1976.
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15. Retro reader Frank Smith sent in this photo showing some of the Preston Wanderers championship side enjoying their win in 1976. They are, Frank Ashcroft, Frank Smith, Eddie Brown, Ray Taylor, Fred Ashcroft, Tommy Banks, Tony Coates
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16. Panto chorus girls appearing in Goldilocks and Three Bears at the Charter Theatre, Preston. From left: Jane Mitchell, Fulwood, Preston; Debbie Smyth, St Annes; Marie Preston, of Blackpool; Sue Boardman of Grange Park, Blackpool; Debbie Mitchell, Farington Moss, near Preston; Kelly Francis, North Shore, Blackpool
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