With that all-true aphorism in mind, take a look at what Prestonians looked like back in the 1950s. They were just like you and I, lived in the same city as us, and generally lived similar lives to ours, but their existence was far different from the one which we experience some 75 years on...
These are some incredible historic pictures, so have a look and see if you recognise any familiar sights or faces...
Still fancy a bot more nostalgia or a few other trips down memory lane? Be sure not to miss some of our other recent retro picture collections...
13. Looking Back This picture was sent in by Bob Scanlan (Scanny) Higginson St Football lads Scene was in Higginson street,Preston in 1950 football lads. Bob Scanlan,Jimmy Lee,Jackie Norris,Ronnie Townson,Tommy Dorbigan.
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14. Queen Elizabeth Coronation Celebrations, Preston 1953. Walking the Plank. The crew of R.N. Submarine HMS Amphion perform for visitors during open day at Preston Dock.
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15. Reader George Benson, of Preston, sent in this picture of his pals at Butlins Holiday Camp in Pwllheli, North Wales, in Wakes Week in July 1953
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16. Preston Market, June 1950 This was the first time bananas were seen in Preston since the outbreak of WW2. Image courtesy and copyright of The Lancashire Evening Post © www.lep.co.uk
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