Take a look at what life in Preston looked like back in those days...
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9. Crew of the tug 'Musgrave' Preston Dock MUSGRAVE (1937-1966) Twin screw steam tug. Built 1897 by Scott and Sons, Bowling. Purchased from Belfast Harbour in 1937 for 2,000 GBP. Sold 1966 to TW Ward Ltd Preston for 730 GBP and broken up on the Ribble. Was for a time (1952) converted to a pilot barge and moored off Lytham Bill Taylor 4th. from left
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11. Fishergate, Preston May 27th 1966 Of interest is the Policeman on point duty, once a common sight in and around Preston. His only customer it seems is a chap on a bicycle. On the right, Jackson The Tailor's store occupies prime place at the corner of Fishergate and Cheapside. The building is presently occupied by Ann Summers. Just out of view on the left corner is Nottingham house, seller of gowns and formal apparal. The next store sporting a curved marquee is Barratts, Northampton Footwear with Freeman Hardy & Willis Burlington Footwear just visible behind the lamp post.
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12. 1967 - Miss Teen Queen and runner up with Miss Preston North End 1967 - 1968 at Top Rank nightclub, in Preston, from- Vin Sumner collection
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