These images are all from 1949 and 1950, giving you a glimpse of what life in Preston looked like at the halfway point of last century.
I can’t get my head around some of these incredible historic pictures, so have a look and see if you recognise any familiar sights or faces...
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17. The Corporation Arms. Corner of Lune Street & Wharf Street, Preston c. 1950
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18. 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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19. Royal Visit to Preston. March 29, 1949. Nursing staff from Preston Royal Infirmary wait outside the Harris for the passage of the Royal car.
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20. London Road, Preston 1950 Clean-up stage of a run away lorry that collided with a lamp post in front of the Troy Laundry on London Road.
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