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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17. The Bond Minicar Company, Preston 1949 courtesy of Preston Digital Archive
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18. 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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19. Esparto Grass Fire, S.S. Bodo, Preston Dock March 17, 1949 Newspaper cutting
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20. The Grapes Hotel, Church Street, Preston c. 1949 Formerly (and since re-named) The Bears Paw. Of interest is the early style of No Waiting sign. The sign was hinged allowing for closure. This facilitated alternate waiting on each side of the street for odd and even days of the week.
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