29 revealing retro pictures of what old school Preston looked like back in the 1960s: "I can't believe it!"

By Jack Marshall

News Editor

Published 28th Mar 2024, 11:51 GMT

From England winning the World Cup in '66 to the tragedy of Aberfan, the 1960s was an era of historic events.

Take a look at what life in Preston looked like back in those days...

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5. Looking Back This picture was sent in Mr John Grime from Fulwood,Preston.Photo shows six soldiers having a rest from a patrol in South Cameroon,West Africia in 1960.I am having a pint cup of tea l/c Harry Wilkinson,second on right and Don Wylie on my left from Fleetwood.I am now living at cabus,near Garstang enjoying my retirement.

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6. Traffic control box at the junction of Lancaster Road and Church Street, Preston, March 8, 1969.

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7. This picture of Preston Docks in 1969 show dock workers Billy Craig, Jack Ryding, Dick Taylor and Clifford Stevenson. Picture courtesy of Preston Digital Archive.  

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8. Friargate Street Scene, Preston. January 16, 1967

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