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

By Jack Marshall

Published 11th Sep 2023, 14:14 BST

Updated 12th Sep 2023, 13:23 BST

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

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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5. Fulwood 1970-1974

Army Cadets at Fulwood Barracks Photo: RETRO

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6. Fulwood 1970-1974

Fulwood Secondary Modern School Under 15's Rugby Union Team 1970 (Back Row Left to right) Billy Wilcock, Barry Crook, John Howarth, Richard Reynolds, Steve Milner, Mez Totton, Stuart Saul, Mark Duerden, Michael Dixon, Rob Dannatt. (Front Row Left to Right) Stuart Thorn, Dave Rowland, Phil Stott, Colin Potter, Graham Cropper, Tony Marshall. Photo: RETRO

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7. Fulwood 1970-1974

Youngsters from Fulwood School for Partially Sighted taking part in a Duke of Edinburgh Scheme pictured in October 1971 Photo: RETRO

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8. Fulwood 1970-1974

This picture was sent in by Mrs Smith from Fulwood,Preston it shows the St Gregory's Procession on Blackpool Road which was part of the Preston Guild 1972. Photo: RETRO

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