Lancashire Retro: 33 nostalgic pictures which rewind 60 years to Preston in 1965

By Claire Lark

Digital Journalist

Published 12th Jun 2025, 07:58 GMT

Life in Preston in 1965 was very different indeed.

And these pictures round-up just what our city was like 60 years ago. People and places you might recognise.

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17. Preston Borough Police cricket team circa 1965

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18. Harris College, Fylde Street, Preston c.1965

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19. Avenham Flats, Preston c.1965

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20. 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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