Steeped in history and boasting a plethora of ancient sights and scenes, the city of Preston has always been and will forever been a bustling and evolving hub.
Showing just how much Preston has changed down the decades, these pictures demonstrate what our city looked like back in time and document its changing face over the years...
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17. A moody shot of Preston Minster Church, as seen from Stoneygate, back in 1984 Photo: Archive
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18. The open space on Stanley Street in Preston which was once home to the office and watch-house block of the Horrockses' Crewdson factory in 1966 Photo: Archive
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