The destination: Preston in 1965. It was the year of the state funeral of Sir Winston Churchill, of Malcolm X’s assassination, and of American troops landing in Vietnam. But what did Preston look like back in those days?
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2. St. Ignatius Church, Meadow Street, Preston 1965 St. Ignatius Church was opened in 1836 and enlarged in 1858.
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3. Lune Street from Friargate, Preston 1965 This property was demolished for the Ring Road development. The Public Hall is just visible on the right.
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