With that in mind, here are some of our very best archive pictures of Preston life back in the long-ago year of 1953 - some 71 years in the past at this point. To frame it another way - a baby born when these images were taken is now likely retired and able to claim the state pension for the past six years.
These are some incredible historic pictures, so have a look and see if you recognise any familiar sights or faces...
Still fancy a bit more old school reminiscing? Be sure not to miss some of our other most popular recent retro picture collections...
13. Her Majesty the Queen's coronation celebrations were in full swing in Felstead St, Callon, Preston when this smile-strewn picture was taken in 1953. Reader Brian Southwood from Fulwood gets our thanks for his contribution to Looking Back
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14. The Goss Printing Press Company, Preston c.1953 A Goss Headliner Press destined for service at the Lancashire Evening Post. Photographed while being assembled at Goss's Greenbank Street, Preston. Image by kind permission of Allan Fazackerley courtesy of Heather Crook.
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15. This picture was sent in by Ray Bell from Ribbleton, Preston, it shows May Day at Fishwick Secondary School in 1953 (left to right)
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16. Queen Elizabeth Coronation Celebrations, Lostock Hall near Preston 1953. Childrenâs party at Brownedge Road, Lostock Hall. Image courtesy and copyright of The Lancashire Evening Post
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