Many thanks to Malcolm Rae, from Fulwood, for today’s Looking Back photo. Malcolm writes: “This is a photograph of a group of Casualty staff at Preston Royal Infirmary in 1969, which includes myself as a student nurse.”placeholder image
Many thanks to Malcolm Rae, from Fulwood, for today’s Looking Back photo. Malcolm writes: “This is a photograph of a group of Casualty staff at Preston Royal Infirmary in 1969, which includes myself as a student nurse.”

18 amazing pictures to take you back to Blackpool in 1969 and the way life looked back then

Claire Lark
By Claire Lark

Digital Journalist

Published 18th Nov 2025, 18:00 GMT

In 1969, Preston was a city on the cusp of change, reflecting both the social shifts of the late 1960s and its own industrial heritage.

Let's take a trip down memory lane with this retro collection of archive images from Preston in 1969.

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General manager Mr R S Smith (centre, white shirt) was presenting Duke of Edinburgh silver awards. Amateur football goalkeeper Derek Lilley can also be seen, behind Mr Smith. 1969

5. Preston in 1969

General manager Mr R S Smith (centre, white shirt) was presenting Duke of Edinburgh silver awards. Amateur football goalkeeper Derek Lilley can also be seen, behind Mr Smith. 1969 Photo: submit (Wilf Riley)

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Preston Dock Feb 24th 1969 Steam crane number 6 loading wood pulp on the south side of the dock. This crane had a lattice type jib and was manufactured by Thomas Smith of Rodley near Leeds. Richard Taylor Collection and Preston Digital Archive

6. Preston in 1969

Preston Dock Feb 24th 1969 Steam crane number 6 loading wood pulp on the south side of the dock. This crane had a lattice type jib and was manufactured by Thomas Smith of Rodley near Leeds. Richard Taylor Collection and Preston Digital Archive Photo: Preston Digital Archive

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Today we revisit Preston’s Mobile Library in 1969. Why not tell us if you have any nostalgic memories associated with the mobile library? Picture comes courtesy of Preston Digital Archive.

7. Preston in 1969

Today we revisit Preston’s Mobile Library in 1969. Why not tell us if you have any nostalgic memories associated with the mobile library? Picture comes courtesy of Preston Digital Archive. Photo: Preston Digital Archive

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Construction of the new Central Bus Station, Preston c.1969

8. Preston in 1969

Construction of the new Central Bus Station, Preston c.1969 Photo: n/a

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