With that in mind, it’s perhaps unsurprising to know that Preston has evolved plenty over the 68 years since 1956, but it’s nevertheless incredible to be offered the chance to catch a glimpse of what life back in those days actually looked like.
Here are a few of our best archive pictures from that heady era.
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21. The Gaumont Cinema Church St. Preston c.1956 Formely the New Victoria Cinema. Dry Rot was released in the UK on Oct. 31st 1956.
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23. Pwllheli 1956 looking back The Preston boys are, myself in the light jacket, with Ged Roach behind Tommy Carter. Kneeling at the front is Bernards Beattie. Sadly Ged and Tommy are no longer with us. The pretty young lady was from Penwortham and called Enid. Allan Fazackerley
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24. Class photo from Christ Church School Bow Lane Preston taken about 1956 Teacher was Miss Barton and Headmaster Mr Hayes
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