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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25. Back row, Joe Dickens (manager), B Crook (trainer), J Wilson (Leyland Athletic), K Anderton (Ley Ath), A Hencher (Ley Red Rose), B Crabtree (Ley Ath), E Singleton (St Paulâs), D Higgins (Greenbank Celtic), F Southern (assistant league secetary), I Lund, (district league chairman). Front, J Egan (St Paulâs), M McGennity (St Paulâs), M Massam (Greenbank Celtic), M Bradley, captain (Ley Ath), B Hughes (St Paulâs), P McBride (St Paulâs). On May 7th 1966, the PRESTON & DISTRICT YOUTH LEAGUE won The Lancashire Youth Inter-League Shield beating Wigan in the Final at Chorley Motors ground. So 50 years have elapsed since the victory and it also coincides with another game played on the same day which was Preston North End's last match of the season against Cardiff which Preston won 9-0. Preston's goals that day were scored by Hannigan 3 Godfrey 3 (1 pen) Greenhalgh 2 and Lawton 1. The funny thing was that after our match was over, one of the players shouted to a spectator " How's North End gone on ? " - " Won 9-0 !! " was the reply. Obviously not believing what he had heard there were a few derogatory expletives by the player. It was only when we got our copy of The Last Football when we arrived back in town that we learned that Preston had in fact demolished Cardiff 9-0 !! So May 7th 2016 is the 50th anniversary of 2 great victories.
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26. 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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27. Mavis Regan (nee Sumner) on her wedding day in May 1965. Mavis, of Preston, made every single dress in the bridal part including her own. Sent in by her son Bernie Regan
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