While some of the sights may be familiar, it’s easy to forget that this collection of exclusive archive pictures dates back some 59 years at this point, meaning that someone born when they were taken would now likely be on the verge of retirement.
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5. Preston Docks c.1965 Photograph by Larry Bennett, courtesy of Clickboy2
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6. Mavis Regan (nee Sumner) on her wedding day in May 1965. Mavis, of Preston, made every single dress in the bridal part including her own. Sent in by her son Bernie Regan
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7. Mr. Bob Wilson of Ribbleton, Preston. November 22nd 1965. "$14,000 if it Flies! - London industrialist Henry Kremer is offering a $14,000 prize for the first man-powered flight. Bob Wilson of Ribbleton, England, said he expects to get of the ground with this contraption. So far he hasn't been able to fly, but he thinks, with a few improvements, he can win a prize". (U.S. caption)
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8. Fishergate, Preston 1965 Potential customers gaze through the window of the country's first Kentucky Fried Chicken 'Take Home Shop'. The shop opened in May 1965 Eventually KFC would expand their premises to the west and occupy the Wimpy Bar seen at left.
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