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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29. The Vin Sumner Collection - The Top Rank Ballroom, Preston, 1960's - 1970's 1967 (4th Birthday Celebrations) Sunday 19th - Saturday 25th February - Jan Timmerman, the Dutch ladies' hairdressing champion, working with his model, former Miss World, Ann Sidney, at a Hair fashion Show in Preston. On the left is Mr Vin Miller, a well known Preston hair stylist. 900 Persons attended.
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30. Literary and Philosophical Institution, Cross Street and Winckley Square, Preston 1937 Designed by the local stonemason John Welch, who it is said took inspiration from West Stowe Hall in Suffolk. Built in 1846 and demolished in the 1960's Viewed from the south-west corner at the junction of Winckley Square and Cross Street.
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31. Sports Day at Fishwick Secondary School, Preston, in either 1960 or 1961. Pictured are G. Hesketh, R. Johnson, R. Peet, L. Barry, J Curry, R. May, B Green,E. Grey, D. Heap Photo from Tony Beale arbeale.blogspot.co.uk/
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32. The Spread Eagle Hotel, Lune Street, Preston 1960 Lune Street at its entrance with Friargate.
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