Here’s a random selection of photographs – including the opening of a youth club, a cycling group, drama production and tree-planting event – all covered by veteran photographer Frank Orrell in 1971.
By Michelle Adamson
Published 12th Jan 2023, 15:45 BST
RETRO: 1971
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The year is 1971 and Benny Hill's chart topping record "Ernie-the fastest milkman in the west" was parodied by another Ernie at Hanson's Dairy in Britannia Bridge, Ince.
Ernie Leyland, aged 46, draws a pint of gold top for workmates and admirer Susan Gibson on Monday December 6th. Photo: Frank Orrell
Flamboyant Conservative MP, Sir Gerald Nabarro, famous for his handlebar moustache and controversial views pictured with local bewhiskered gents Fred Hewitt, Malcolm Salmon and landlord, Vincent McGowan, during a visit to the Shepherd's Inn, Lowton, in October 1971. Nabarro died in 1973. Photo: Frank Orrell