More than 250 children from Garstang and district schools brought a cosmopolitan flavour in their traditional music festival with folk songs from all over the world. The festival is held every two years in the main hall of Garstang County Secondary School. Here they are in rehearsalMore than 250 children from Garstang and district schools brought a cosmopolitan flavour in their traditional music festival with folk songs from all over the world. The festival is held every two years in the main hall of Garstang County Secondary School. Here they are in rehearsal
More than 250 children from Garstang and district schools brought a cosmopolitan flavour in their traditional music festival with folk songs from all over the world. The festival is held every two years in the main hall of Garstang County Secondary School. Here they are in rehearsal

Nostalgia: Go back to the 70s in Morecambe, Garstang, Fleetwood and Lytham with these candid pictures

Our weekly delve into the archives bringing you the best picture memories throughout the decades.
By Naomi Moon
Published 4th Oct 2022, 15:45 GMT

We’ve gone back to the 70s with this collection of images showing just what people were getting up to on the Fylde Coast. Do you remember any of these events? Do you recognise yourself? Let us know. READ MORE: Pictures from 1985. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Photos going back to 1984. MORE MEMORIES: This time from 1983

Some of the guides from Preston, Blackpool, Lytham, Kirkham, Fleetwood and Cleveleys, who took part in the camp-fire singing contest at Freckleton Music Festival in 1977

1. Fylde Coast in the 70s

Some of the guides from Preston, Blackpool, Lytham, Kirkham, Fleetwood and Cleveleys, who took part in the camp-fire singing contest at Freckleton Music Festival in 1977 Photo: Archive

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The Mayoress of Wyre, Mrs Doreen Ball, presents certificates and prizes at Fleetwood Grammar School in 1976. From left: Coun Mrs E Hope, the Mayoress and chairman of governors; Mr D Magnin, head master; Christopher Leech, who received the Grieve Trophy for All Round Efforts merit prize, the Mayor Of Wyre Coun Bill Ball; and Sally Green, recipient of the War Memorial prize

2. Fylde Coast in the 70s

The Mayoress of Wyre, Mrs Doreen Ball, presents certificates and prizes at Fleetwood Grammar School in 1976. From left: Coun Mrs E Hope, the Mayoress and chairman of governors; Mr D Magnin, head master; Christopher Leech, who received the Grieve Trophy for All Round Efforts merit prize, the Mayor Of Wyre Coun Bill Ball; and Sally Green, recipient of the War Memorial prize Photo: Archive

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Poulton and Carleton schoolchildren in a fashion parade at Fleetwood Charity School, Preesall in 1972. Pictured from left: Kay Dodgeon and Jill Dodgeon, Mandy Bithell, Jill Wolstenholme, Christopher Wolstenholme, and Andrew Caulton

3. Fylde Coast in the 70s

Poulton and Carleton schoolchildren in a fashion parade at Fleetwood Charity School, Preesall in 1972. Pictured from left: Kay Dodgeon and Jill Dodgeon, Mandy Bithell, Jill Wolstenholme, Christopher Wolstenholme, and Andrew Caulton Photo: Archive

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Morecambe players and officials at the town hall with their FA Trophy in 1974

4. Fylde Coast in the 70s

Morecambe players and officials at the town hall with their FA Trophy in 1974 Photo: Archive

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This image shows Morecambe being exposed to the waves and severe weather in 1977

5. Fylde Coast in the 70s

This image shows Morecambe being exposed to the waves and severe weather in 1977 Photo: Archive

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A dull and cloudy start to Garstang and District Agricultural Society's 158th annual show in 1971 meant attendances were well down. Despite this the crowds were still entertained, like this young chap enjoying a turn on the trampoline

6. Fylde Coast in the 70s

A dull and cloudy start to Garstang and District Agricultural Society's 158th annual show in 1971 meant attendances were well down. Despite this the crowds were still entertained, like this young chap enjoying a turn on the trampoline Photo: Archive

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