Here are some of our very best archive pictures of Preston back in 1960. These pictures will have you thinking ‘I can’t believe it’s 64 years in the past...’
These are some incredible historic pictures, so have a look and see if you recognise any familiar sights or faces...
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21. The Vin Sumner Collection - The Top Rank Ballroom, Preston, 1960's - 1970's
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22. Looking Back This picture was sent in Mr John Grime from Fulwood,Preston.Photo shows six soldiers having a rest from a patrol in South Cameroon,West Africia in 1960.I am having a pint cup of tea l/c Harry Wilkinson,second on right and Don Wylie on my left from Fleetwood.I am now living at cabus,near Garstang enjoying my retirement.
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23. Goosnargh and Whittingham Festival 1960's The procession is walking from Church Lane towards the Stags Inn. Image courtesy of Janet Rigby and the Goosnargh and Whittingham Past Facebook Group. Preston Digital Archive
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24. Police Incident, Junction of Plungington Road & Ripon Street, Preston 1960's Photo by Terry Martin, courtesy of Nicola Martin of the Preston Past and Present Facebook Group.
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