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...
33. Street parties were the order of the day whenever there was anything of major national importance to celebrate. And here's how Sleddon Street, off North Rd in Preston, rejoiced in the Coronation of the Queen in 1953. We thank Ashton reader Mr C Robinson for our latest contribution to Looking Back. OLD PRESTON
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34. Preston Grammar School 1953 School Staff 1953. Image courtesy of The Preston Grammar School Association www.pgsassociation.org.uk/
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35. Many thanks to LP reader Ian Rigby for todayâs picture of floodlights at Preston North End in 1953. He writes: âErected in 1953, the first floodlit game at Deepdale with this lighting system was for the Lancashire Cup game, versus Bolton Wanderers in October 1953. North End won with goals from Ray Evans (two goals) and Bobbie Beattie.â Please send your nostalgic letters to the address below.
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36. Preston Grammar School Physics Lab 1953 Image courtesy of The Preston Grammar School Association www.pgsassociation.org.uk/
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