Delving back some 72 years into the depths of history to a time before satellites, the internet, defibrillators, mobile phones, and barcodes, this collection of retro archive pictures from Preston way back in 1952 displays the city as you’ve never seen it before.
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41. The English Electric Co. Ltd., Preston 1952 A Seddon Diesel four wheeler, operated by the English Electric Company of Preston, is pictured here during the Preston Guild celebrations in 1952. These were the days before TV advertising when companies such as English Electric would use their vehicles as floats at such events like these to advertise their latest products. Photograph courtesy of Mike Sumner (jnr).
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42. Fishergate, Preston 1952. A view east towards the Guild Banner that was erected opposite the Victoria Hotel. The Queens Hotel is seen on the corner of Butler Street and Fishergate
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43. Trinity School, Preston, 1952. Mr Bill Hesketh At Trinity School prior to the Preston Guild Torchlight Procession. Image kindly provided by Mrs. J. Williams, Fulwood, Preston. Courtesy of Paul Swarbrick & Gillian Lawson, Preston Historical Society.
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