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…
14. New Hall Lane at Night, Preston c.1950 Image courtesy of Norman Worthington.
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15. Preston Docks c.1950 S.S. Helen Craig sailed twice a week between Preston and Belfast for over 50 years. She was known by countless dockers as 'Th'owd bo'oan bo'at' as she often carried a stinking mass of animal bones from the Belfast abattoirs to the port. It was often said you could tell when she was in dock due to the vast flocks of seagulls and other birds hovering nearby hoping to feed off the maggots and other detritus from the rotting cargo. The Helen Craig was built in Belfast in 1891 and was for many years under the command of Captain Kennedy.
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16. The Corporation Arms. Corner of Lune Street & Wharf Street, Preston c. 1950
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