29 exclusive pics of Preston in 1966 & 1967 when England were last World Cup winners

With Gareth Southgate’s boys sadly unable to bring home the first men’s international football trophy since the ‘60s, here the take a trip down memory lane to a time when the players were kings of the world.

With that in mind, here are our very best retro archive pictures of Preston life, people, jobs, and sights from 1966 and 1967.

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I can’t get my head around some of these incredible historic pictures, so have a look and see if you recognise any familiar sights or faces...

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13. Crew of the tug 'Musgrave' Preston Dock MUSGRAVE (1937-1966) Twin screw steam tug. Built 1897 by Scott and Sons, Bowling. Purchased from Belfast Harbour in 1937 for 2,000 GBP. Sold 1966 to TW Ward Ltd Preston for 730 GBP and broken up on the Ribble. Was for a time (1952) converted to a pilot barge and moored off Lytham Bill Taylor 4th. from left

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14. June Scoular and friend Joan (Jackson) at the Top Rank in Preston 1966

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15. Mick Gardner school memory. Preston Catholic College - Form 2S 1966 Mick is on the front row, far right

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16. Broughton High Street, Near Preston c.1966

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29 exclusive pictures to take you back to Preston in 1966 and 1967 when England were last World Cup winners

With Gareth Southgate’s boys sadly unable to bring home the first men’s international football trophy since the ‘60s, here the take a trip down memory lane to a time when the players were kings of the world.

14. June Scoular and friend Joan (Jackson) at the Top Rank in Preston 1966

15. Mick Gardner school memory. Preston Catholic College - Form 2S 1966 Mick is on the front row, far right

16. Broughton High Street, Near Preston c.1966

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