And so today we're journeying back in time to 1966 - the year that England won the World Cup and a time which is rapidly retreating in the rear-view mirror given that it's almost 60 year ago at this stage. Here are some of our best archive pictures from those bygone days...
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33. Submitted pictures - exterior of ABC Preston - for feature on projectionist Norman Brown, who is now 61, at Empire Cinema, Wigan, he has been in the job since 1966, but began projecting films at the young age of seven.
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34. Then and Now The Tram Bridge, Avenham Park, Preston 1966 The bridge, originally opened in 1802, is seen receiving new decking
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35. 0-6-0 No. 47472 The Station Pilot at Preston c. 1966 Christian Road Goods Yard.
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36. Preston Corporation Transport Dept., Deepdale c.1966 Towing and Recovery Vehicle No. R1 (Reg. 061 CK)
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