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...
9. Cannon Street Congregational Church, (west front) Guildhall Street & Cross Street, Preston c.1953 Seen from Cross Street. Guildhall Street leads off to the left past the entrance gates. Click Here for a recent 'street view' Erected 1825. Enlarged 1852. Closed 1952. The original Independent Chapel, built 1700, stood at the north west corner of Chapel Street, from which place of worship the street gets its name. Copyright Lancashire County Library and Information Service. www.lantern.lancashire.gov.uk/
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10. Preston Docks Loading coal from the 20 ton hoist at the north wall of the main basin in 1953. Note Penwortham Power Station in background. One of the 'banana boats' is seen at the opposite quayside, possibly the Windward Islands Courtesy of David Reynolds
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11. 23rd April 1954: Tom Finney, captain of Preston North End, who are to play West Bromwich Albion in the 1954 FA Cup Final, wearing the England shirt he played in against Uruguay in May 1953. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)
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12. Do you recognise anyone in this 1953 photo of the members of Waverley Park Football Team, based in Ribbleton, Preston. Picture courtesy of Preson Digital Archive. Please send your photos to [email protected]
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