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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25. Joseph Livesey's Shop, Church Street From Peeps at old Preston by George C. Miller 1957 Turner Brothers Limited, shoe shop at 28 Church Street. Joseph Livesey lived there c1825-1860. The Total Abstinence Pledge was signed in a room behind the shops by the famous seven men of Preston. His private printing press was in the top storey and the Preston Guardian was first printed in this house in 1844 and for 18 months afterwards. Note the plaque on the wall.
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27. Preston Boer War Veterans. Starch House Square Bus Station. June 20, 1956. Preston South African War veterans prepare to board a bus for their annual trip to the Lakes. Seeing them off on their trip (left) is their Vice-President Mr. H. Fazackerley.
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28. Womens Cricket Team Preston August 1956. Ninety-seven for five - and Bolton declare. Dorothy Pilling, who also plays for the county eleven, and Doreen Howarth return to the pavilion with the Preston fielders.
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