With that in mind, take a look at some of our best archive pictures of retro Preston way back in the year of 1957. Hopefully these will give you a feel for how the city has changed and morphed into the more modern incarnation which we see today...
As one reader said: “I barely recognise my own hometown, it’s incredible to see how much things have changed...”
Still after a bit more nostalgia? Check out some of our other most recent picture galleries...
34. Bond Minicar Works, Ribbleton, Preston, July 1957 courtesy of Preston Digital Archive
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35. Junction of Harrison Hill and Crown Street, Preston. September 30, 1957 The Harrisons Hill Tavern is seen left of centre.
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36. The Duke of Cambridge P.H. 12-16 Cambridge Street, Preston. New years eve 1957. Mrs. Eugenia Robinson 4th from left. Courtesy of Mrs. P. Robinson
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