The post-war boom was evident as new housing estates began to spring up, catering to a growing population. Preston's textile industry, once the town’s lifeblood, was starting to wane, but it still played a significant role in the local economy, with mills and factories humming with activity.
The town centre was a bustling hub of activity, with iconic landmarks like the Harris Museum and the market hall serving as popular meeting points for residents. High Street was filled with a mix of traditional family-run shops and new modern stores, reflecting the changing tastes and increasing affluence of the time.
Social life in Preston thrived during this period. Local cinemas were packed with moviegoers eager to see the latest blockbusters, and dance halls were alive with the sounds of rock and roll, drawing in young people ready to embrace the new cultural trends.
Preston North End Football Club also continued to be a source of pride, drawing crowds to Deepdale on match days. Get a bespoke headline round-up, as well as breaking updates, when you sign up to the The Lancashire Post’s free emails
This collection of archive images offers a nostalgic glimpse into Preston during this dynamic and vibrant decade.
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1. Preston Digital Archive Follow Preston Railway Station Approach Ramp. c.1965
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2. Staff of the Club Royale, Great Shaw Street, Preston. August 1966 Image courtesy of Mrs. Lillian Harwood.
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3. Bedford Street, Preston c.1965 The round top style doorways, were associated with a very early type of industrial housing which has now mostly disappeared from the streets of Preston
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4. Fishergate, Preston 1965 Potential customers gaze through the window of the country's first Kentucky Fried Chicken 'Take Home Shop'. The shop opened in May 1965 Eventually KFC would expand their premises to the west and occupy the Wimpy Bar seen at left.
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