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
13. Preston through the years
How many people remember the upheaval caused by the building of Ring Way in Preston in the 1960s? This image taken from that time shows the extent of the roadworks - this is the junction of Walker Street, North Road and Meadow Street Photo: Norman Wiggins
14. Preston through the years
Meadow Brook House was built in the north east corner of St Ignatius Square and the former entrance gateway to St Ignatius Church's burial ground can seen prominently in front of it Photo: Archive
15. Preston through the years
It seems that Preston couldn't evade anti-social behaviour even back in 1953... This image shows Stoneygate in Preston, where vandals cheated all efforts of nature to add a touch of colour to a black spot Photo: Archive
16. Preston through the years
Rush hour traffic in Preston ground to a halt in 1993 as a half-mile oil spill turned roads into skating rinks. Hundreds of motorists were forced to crawl to work in miles-long queues as police closed off parts of Stanley Street (pictured), New Hall Lane, and Ringway, to avoid potential crashes because of the oil spillage from a leaking tanker Photo: Archive