They are rare colour photos of the city’s streets and buildings during that time and are courtesy of Preston Historical Society. There are some real gems.
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Fishergate & Theatre Street, Preston 1979 The ABC Cinema was located on the corner of Fishergate and Theatre Street. It opened on 14th March 1959 with Rex Harrison in "The Reluctant Debutante". Film star Richard Todd appeared in person on the opening night. The cinema was a modern building with seating provided in stalls and circle levels. There were troughs in the ceiling, which extended down the side-walls and contained concealed lighting. It closed on April 7 1973 | submit
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Deepdale Mill Street Level Crosssing, Preston c.1972 Former crossing keepers cottage on the Preston & Longridge railway line. Photograph by Beth Hayes. Image courtesy of the Preston Historical Society. | submit
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Ringway, Preston 1971. Photographed from the top of the new bus station. Saul street Swimming Baths are seen at the left of the image. Photograph by Ian Hoyle. Image courtesy of the Preston Historical Society. | submit
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Richard Marsden & Son, Ltd., Church Street & Grimshaw Street, Preston Once advertised as "The most interesting shop in Preston" Photo: Beth Hayes. Image courtesy of the Preston Historical Society. | Historical Preston