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...
5. Kathleen Ferrier with concert party performers, Hutton near Preston 1933 Kathleen Ferrier is seated at the piano at right. Kathleen Mary Ferrier was born on 22 April 1912 at Higher Walton near Preston. She died in London on 8 October 1953. During her short career she went from one triumph to another, received the adulation of her peers, of critics and of audiences all over the world and still maintained her natural charm, nobility, humility, humour and love for truth, people and life. Kathleenâs father was the village schoolmaster at Higher Walton. A good singer himself, he taught most of the music at the school. He later became a headmaster in Blackburn and the family moved there when Kathleen was two years old. Newspaper cutting courtesy of Blackburn with Darwen Council. Picture and information courtesy of Preston Digital Archive
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6. Reader George Benson, of Preston, sent in this picture of his pals at Butlins Holiday Camp in Pwllheli, North Wales, in Wakes Week in July 1953
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7. Coronation Celebrations, Saul Street Baths, Preston, 1953. Tom Finney officiates at the prize giving ceremony.
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8. The Band, Avenham Park, Preston B&W Postcard c.1905 This elegant bandstand was constructed in 1903 at a cost of 435 pounds. It was removed from the park in in 1953
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