And, while it may seem scarcely believable that those days are now some 60 years in the rear-view mirror, the sights, sounds, and feel of the early 1960s will still be a familiar one to many a reader.
With that in mind, we’ve put together a retro archive picture collection of all our very vest images of Preston life - encompassing everything from workers on the docks to schools and pubs - for you to peruse.


26. Maudlands Junction, Preston May 20, 1962 A view from the footplate of No. 45629 about to pass Preston No. 5 signalbox. Courtesy and copyright of Tony Gillett ©
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27. M.V. 'Capcos' Preston Dock c.1962 Uncredited. Picture courtesy of Preston Digital Archive
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28. Preston, West Lanc's Terminus. September 22, 1962 0-8-0 49521 with a mid-Lanc's rail tour excursion train standing on the approach to the former terminus station. Courtesy and copyright of Tony Gillett ©
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