The city of Preston is steeped in history and the most obvious places to see this is on the streets themselves. These retro images take in a wide range of years and show just how much the place has changed, and in some cases, remains the same as it ever was. It’s a fascinating snapshot of the city. READ MORE: Retro scenes of Preston’s Ribbleton Lane. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Iconic buildings in Preston. MORE MEMORIES: Preston’s Plungington Road in the 90s
9. Preston through the years
An elevated view of Avenham flats in Preston - taken in the late 60s or early 70s Photo: Archive
10. Preston through the years
Trudging up the hill of Stoneygate in Preston, past the site of the old cockpit on the right. This image looks to have been taken in the late 1960s/early 1970s Photo: Archive
11. Preston through the years
Same spot - a few years later - and nothing seems to change. Busy shoppers trudging up the hill of Stoneygate in Preston - this time in 1984 Photo: Roy Payne
12. Preston through the years
Some fine architecture on show at the Road Transport and General Insurance offices on Starkie Street, Preston, back in 1963 Photo: Archive