With that in mind, here are some of our very best archive pictures of Preston life back in the long-ago year of 1953 - some 71 years in the past at this point. To frame it another way - a baby born when these images were taken is now likely retired and able to claim the state pension for the past six years.
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These are some incredible historic pictures, so have a look and see if you recognise any familiar sights or faces...
41. Coronation Celebrations, Saul Street Swimming Baths, Preston 1953. Tom Finney officiates at the prize giving ceremony.
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42. Preston Grammar School Chemistry Lab 1953 Image courtesy of The Preston Grammar School Association www.pgsassociation.org.uk/
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43. Rev refs January 28 2019 Rhubarb, Thomas and friends, All Saints Chorley Coronation story, Harrison Hill Tavern and Bennets, Goobys Fire, Preston 1965, low tide after North Pier fire 1921, Welcome to Preston sign
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