And while it may be true that the ‘60s are now six decades ago, those heady days will undoubtedly remain clear in the minds of many. So what better way to jog the old grey matter than a trip down memory lane?
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13. 1960s Preston
Mass in the Tridentine Rite, circa 1960, at St Joseph's Church, Preston Photo: n/a
14. 1960s Preston
Centenary visit by the Archbishop of Westminster, September 1960, to St Joseph's Church, Preston Photo: n/a
15. 1960s Preston
24th September 1960: Fulham's centre forward, Cook rushes into the goal area but is beaten to the ball by Else, Preston's goalie during the Fulham versus Preston North End Division 1 Football League match at Craven Cottage. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images) Photo: Fox Photos
16. 1960s Preston
Preston Holidays 1960. Friends staying at Mrs Mills gurst house in Douglas, Isle of Man. The late Bill Kirkham is top centre with Errol Simister from Bamber Bridge at the top, left Photo: send in