These images may almost seem like they’re from a different planet, but then again they are, in fact, Preston as you’ve likely never seen it before: a Preston from a different decade, a different century, and a different Millennium.
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13. R. Slinger & Son, Friargate, Preston c.1956 Slingers occupied this space, next door to the Hippodrome Theatre, from 1902. The lead spout head at the top of the drainpipe, seen in the centre of the image, was preserved and is now on display at the Harris Museum. The remains of an iron bracket can be seen above the 'i' in 'Slinger'. This once held the well known circular saw blade advertising one of the many services that the company provided (see related images).
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14. Todayâs view shows the streets and backs of houses in Avenham, Preston, between 1957 and 1961. Picture courtesy of the Avenham Redevelopment Study and Preston Digital Archive.
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16. These terraced cottages in Great Shaw Street, Preston, were photographed on April 19, 1956. These properties were built on to the end of the Foresters Hall which can be seen at the far right of the image. Picture courtesy of Preston Digital Archive.
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