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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21. The Grapes Hotel, Church Street, Preston c. 1949 Formerly (and since re-named) The Bears Paw. Of interest is the early style of No Waiting sign. The sign was hinged allowing for closure. This facilitated alternate waiting on each side of the street for odd and even days of the week.
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22. Looking Back Preston Grammar Form 4 back in 1949. (Left to Right Back) Lew Ashton,Kenny Preston,Jim Williamson,Jim Taylor ??,George Aston (Left to Right Middle) Brierley,Prattley,McDermot,Milne,Colin Eastham. (Left to Right Front) Gordon Houghton,Ken Barnes.
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23. Friargate, Preston c.1950 The Royal Hippodrome Theatre is seen at left.
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