The 1940s are now a veritable age in the past, but the Preston we all know and love is still in there somewhere, so take a look at some of our best archive pics from the depths of time.
Can you spot any familiar sights or faces in this collection of historic archive pics?
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13. T.W. Wards Shipbreaking, Diversion Quay Preston 1949 Demolition of HM 'V' class submarine H.M.S. Upshot (P82) 1949
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14. The Lancashire Record Office, County Hall, Preston 1948 The Public Searchroom, October 1948. On 15 December 1937, a petition was submitted to LCC by the Preston & Mid Lancashire branch of the Historical Association to 'sanction and establish a depository for documents of local historic interest'. It wasn't until 1940 when more immediate threats from German bombs combined with a compelling need to prevent deterioration of Quarter Session archives meant that Lancashire Record Office was officially born. These images are of the Office's first home in County Hall, Preston. Image and caption information acquired from the Lancashire County Council under the Creative Commons (Generic) 2.0 (CC by 2.0) Licence. Click Here for terms. Click Here to be directed to the Lancashire County Council Flickr image collection.
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16. The Royal visit to Preston, 1949. queen and duke of edinburgh - then Princess Elizabeth
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