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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13. Preston dustmen c.1967

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14. Lads night out at The Sun Hotel, Friargate, Preston, in 1967: Left to right - stood up: Ray Scott, Keith Hodson Sat down: Left to right Ray Horsfield, Steve Wilding, John Bullock and Ben Sanders

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15. Preston North End dug out, Deepdale, November 23, 1967. Manager Jimmy Milne is centre

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16. Today we go back to 1968, to the scene of Strand Road Level Crossing, Preston. Image courtesy of The Lancashire Evening Post archives. Please email your nostalgic letters and photos to [email protected]

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