What’s more, it’s scary to think that these pictures are all from an era before England had even won a World Cup! Nevertheless, take a trip back in time to see what things in the city looked like some 70 years ago.
These images will have you syaing: “I barely recognise my own city!”
Still looking for a bit more nostalgia? Be sure not to miss some of our other recent retro picture collections...
41. Staff and Children of Isherwood Street Day Nursery, Preston. April 1954. Image provided by Mrs. Brenda Walmsley courtesy of Keith Bland. Carol, Brenda, (a workman), Joyce, Billy, Anne, Teddy and Margaret.
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42. Withy Trees Junction, Fulwood, Preston 1954 View from Garstang Road looking south to Watling Street Road. Copyright Lancashire County Library and Information Service. www.lantern.lancashire.gov.uk/
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43. Withy Trees Junction, Fulwood, Preston 1954 View looking north along Garstang Road. Note the petrol pumps belonging to Withy Trees Garage on the far left. Copyright Lancashire County Library and Information Service. www.lantern.lancashire.gov.uk/
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