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.
See if you recognise any familiar sights or faces...
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17. post past - town centre 1968 - old preston A familiar line of property in Market Street, soon to disappear. In the foreground, the new ring road showing the central reservation of the new dual carriageway
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18. Then leader of the opposition Ted Heath speaks at event in Preston in 1968 but what was the occasion and does anyone recognise any of the assembled guests? Write to the usual address
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19. Traffic control box at the junction of Lancaster Road and Church Street, Preston, March 8, 1969.
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20. The Plough Inn, Grimsargh, near Preston. December 1969. Councillor Tony Parker alongside his recently acquired Bentley
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