Good music, bad hair and some questionable style choices - the 1970s’ influence is still easily recognisable today.
It was a historic time for Bristol as several council estates were built or just beginning to blossom, plans to revamp a tired-looking centre were being drafted and the late Queen Elizabeth II paid the city a visit.
Life was familiar but very different from what the city is used to today, for better or for worse.
We have selected 12 images showcasing how life was during the 1970s - does it bring back any memories?
1. Broadmead, 1973
Shoppers take a wander around Broadmead. | Bristol Archives
2. Bristol Airport, 1971
Guests dine inside Bristol Airport’s cafe and restaurant before their flight. | Bristol Archives
3. School trip, 1974
A class of students during a trip to the Forest of Dean. | Bristol Archives
4. Southmead, 1971
A group of children stop playing to pose for a picture on Twenty Acres Road. | Bristol Archives