Giving us a glimpse of life in Preston back in 1950, these are some of our best archive pictures of the city back at the halfway point of the 20th century, depicting scenes of everyday life which just go to show how much things have changed over the subsequent 73 years.
9. 1950s Preston
Old Cock Yard, Preston 1950 Old Cock Yard runs parallel to Avenham Street on the west side. This property was occupied for many years by George Millington, grate fixer and general ironmonger, and was demolished in 1959 to make way for a new warehouse for E.H.Booth and Company Limited of Fishergate, Preston. Photo: PDA
10. 1950s Preston
No. 30 Avenham Lane, Preston 1950 Home of Charles Hardwick when he wrote his "History of the Borough of Preston" in 1857. Hardwick was formerly an artist before turning his attention to writing. Photo: PDA
11. 1950s Preston
Junction of Ripon Street & Garstang Road, Preston c. 1950 Click Here for a recent street view. Photo: PDA
12. 1950s Preston
Junction of Mount Pleasant West and Ladywell Street, Preston c.1950 Photo: PDA