Today’s destination? 1948 - way back in the depths of history at this point, but still a Preston which many will known and recognise.
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17. Todayâs Looking Back shows Mrs Alice Haydock visiting Boothâs Restaurant, Fishergate, Preston, for the very last time as it closes on May 4, 1984. Mrs Haydock had visited the restaurant every day since it opened in 1948. Image courtesy and copyright of The Lancashire Evening Post. Maybe you have memories of Booths or its restaurant? Why not write and share your memories and nostalgic photos to the address below?
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18. Whitsuntide Fair, Preston Market c.1948 (+ film) Image courtesy of The Lancashire Evening Post www.lep.co.uk
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19. Comissioning the new Roll on - Roll off ramp at Preston Dock c. 1956 A group of local dignitaries on the Ro-Ro ramp inspect the new purpose built equipment. This new ramp replaced the original pontoon ramp which once formed part of the WW2 Mulberry Harbour at Arromanches. The pontoon was brought to Preston from Southampton on board the Empire Cedric in 1948 when the Ferry Service was first inaugurated.
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