What’s also incredible is that these pictures all depict a Preston and a UK before a time when we could crow about our national football team having won a World Cup...
These pictures will have you saying: “I can’t believe it...”
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9. Do you remember Mortonâs Grocers, located on Ribbleton Lane, Preston, in 1964? According to Preston Digital Archive, this was Prestonâs first self-serve supermarket. Picture courtesy of Preston Digital Archive. Why not share your nostalgic stories and pictures? Email [email protected] or write to the address below
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10. The Vin Sumner Collection - The Top Rank Ballroom, Preston, 1960's - 1970's Mrs C.V. Broadbent of Warrington (centre) and her baby, winners of the Mother and Baby contest 1964. Sponsored by Cow & Gate Baby Foods.
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11. Church Street & Tithebarn Street, Preston 1950 Gooby's haberdashers on the left, with Meeson's, cut price confectioners on the opposite corner. Gooby's was destroyed by fire in May 1965.
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12. Picture by Julian Brown 06/12/16 Collect picture from Marie's wedding day in 1965, pictured left, Marie Townsend and Stella Kyarsgaard Identical Twins, pictured left, Marie Townsend and Stella Kyarsgaard pictured in Penwortham, Preston. NB. More collects being supplied by brother on Wednesday
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