26 enlightening retro archive pictures to take you back to Preston in the late 1960s

As they say, the only constant is change.

With that in mind, take a look at some of our best archive pictures of Preston back in the 1960s to catch a glimpse of what the city looked like back in those days.

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13. Inside a Preston Cafe c.1968 possibly Market Street Snack Bar opposite the Post Office. Photographed by Terry Martin. Image courtesy of Nicola Martin of the Preston Past and Present Facebook Group.

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14. The Derby Arms Motoring Inn, Inskip, Nr. Preston (+ film) B&W Postcard c.1968

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15. Do any readers remember Fishwick Bus Station, situated on Fox Street, Preston? Todayâs picture, courtesy of Preston Digital Archive and The Lancashire Evening Post, dates from 1968. Please send your memories to [email protected]

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16. Fire at Northern Ireland Trailers, Preston Dock October 10, 1968.

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26 enlightening retro archive pictures to take you back to Preston in the late 1960s, from cars to schools

As they say, the only constant is change.

13. Inside a Preston Cafe c.1968 possibly Market Street Snack Bar opposite the Post Office. Photographed by Terry Martin. Image courtesy of Nicola Martin of the Preston Past and Present Facebook Group.

14. The Derby Arms Motoring Inn, Inskip, Nr. Preston (+ film) B&W Postcard c.1968

15. Do any readers remember Fishwick Bus Station, situated on Fox Street, Preston? Todayâs picture, courtesy of Preston Digital Archive and The Lancashire Evening Post, dates from 1968. Please send your memories to [email protected]

16. Fire at Northern Ireland Trailers, Preston Dock October 10, 1968.

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15. Do any readers remember Fishwick Bus Station, situated on Fox Street, Preston? Todayâs picture, courtesy of Preston Digital Archive and The Lancashire Evening Post, dates from 1968. Please send your memories to [email protected]