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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33. Dr. Barbara Moore, Near Preston 1960 Dr Barbara Moore passing along the A49 on her John o' Groats to Lands End walk. 1960.
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34. Cheapside, Preston 1960 Maypole with Boots on the right. The three low roofed shops which now are occupied by Yates jewellers comprise the last survivors of the old buildings that used to stand on this street.
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35. Church St. & Lancaster Rd. Preston 1896 Horse drawn trams at the corner of Lancaster Road and Church Street in 1896. Also seen is Starkies shop on the corner and the Red Lion Hotel a little further down on Church Street. Kardomah Tea must have been a popular drink of the day as it appears on many of the horse drawn trams of that era. The Kardomah Cafe would eventually occupy the old post office premises on Fishergate after the new facility opened at the Market square in 1903. Kardomah cafes were found in most major towns and cities and were the Starbucks of their day. The company lasted through to the late 1960's. Their coffee bean roasters used to vent directly into the street and it was hard to resist popping in for a cup freshly brewed coffee. The first electric tram did not appear on Preston's streets until 1904.
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36. Lune Street, Preston 1960 Image taken from directly in front of the Public Hall, looking towards the junction with Friargate. The Corporation Arms is on left, and the old Spread Eagle Hotel is on the right. Other than the front of the Public Hall this part of Lune Street was swept away to accomodate the new Ring Road.
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