Preston has certainly changed somewhat over the past 75 years.
Steeped in history and boasting a plethora of ancient sights and scenes, the city of Preston has always been and will forever been a bustling and evolving hub. Showing just how much Preston has changed down the decades, these pictures demonstrate what our city looked like back in time and document its changing face over the years...
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6. Stoneygate 1972 - a quiet corner of Preston. The site of the cockpit, where the Mormons preached in the 19th century, is on the left, and just peeking out at the top of the picture is the spire of Preston Minster Church Photo: Archive
8. The old boathouse, Riverside, Preston - pictured in 1966. There's not many folk around now who would remember when boating on the River Ribble was a popular pastime Photo: Archive
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