And so, to take a peak at what things looked like back in the day in the 1950s, take a look at some of our best archive pictures of Preston some 70 years ago.
Also, be sure to check out some of our other recent retro content…
5. October 1950: Tom Finney, right winger for Preston North End Football Club, on the ball whilst playing for England. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)
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6. I came across this photo taken in 1950, and having read your recent article regarding the various locations of outdoor toilets in and around Preston of old, i thought this one really does show off the underground ones very well due to the fact that the photo is taken from above looking down on them and not as usual at ground level. Interesting also The New Vic Cinema was at that time campaigning for Sunday opening, how things have changed, i also notice that Rita Hayworrth and Glenn Ford were the stars of the film.
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7. London Road, Preston 1950 Clean-up stage of a run away lorry that collided with a lamp post in front of the Troy Laundry on London Road.
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8. Looking Back This picture was sent in by Bob Scanlan (Scanny) Higginson St Football lads Scene was in Higginson street,Preston in 1950 football lads. Bob Scanlan,Jimmy Lee,Jackie Norris,Ronnie Townson,Tommy Dorbigan.
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