Mather's old Printing Works (the yellow buiding) was directly opposite the Public Hall. This image was taken from from Wharf Street which ran along side the Public Hall. The Spread Eagle Hotel is seen on the left. The roof of St. George's Church is at the top right. This part of lune street was swept away as part of the Ring Road development. Image courtesy of the Preston Historical Society. placeholder image
Mather's old Printing Works (the yellow buiding) was directly opposite the Public Hall. This image was taken from from Wharf Street which ran along side the Public Hall. The Spread Eagle Hotel is seen on the left. The roof of St. George's Church is at the top right. This part of lune street was swept away as part of the Ring Road development. Image courtesy of the Preston Historical Society. | submit

18 eclectic and unusual colour photos of Preston streets and buildings in the 1960s and 70s

Claire Lark
By Claire Lark

Digital Journalist

Published 10th Feb 2025, 12:14 GMT

This great collection of photos rewinds to 1960s and 1970s Preston.

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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St. George's Shopping Centre, Preston. A view of the upper level before the facility was enclosed. Photo by Norman Askew. Image courtesy of the Preston Historical Society

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St. George's Shopping Centre, Preston. A view of the upper level before the facility was enclosed. Photo by Norman Askew. Image courtesy of the Preston Historical Society | submit

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Empire Theatre, Church Street, Preston Photograph by Beth Hayes. The property was demolished in July 1976 Image courtesy of the Preston Historical Society. www.prestonhistoricalsociety.org.uk/

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Empire Theatre, Church Street, Preston Photograph by Beth Hayes. The property was demolished in July 1976 Image courtesy of the Preston Historical Society. www.prestonhistoricalsociety.org.uk/ | submit

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Steam Mill, Fylde Road, Preston Photo: Ian Hoyle Image courtesy of the Preston Historical Society.

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Steam Mill, Fylde Road, Preston Photo: Ian Hoyle Image courtesy of the Preston Historical Society. | submit

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Saul Street Swimming Baths, Preston 1987 Photograph by Beth Hayes Image courtesy of the Preston Historical Society.

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Saul Street Swimming Baths, Preston 1987 Photograph by Beth Hayes Image courtesy of the Preston Historical Society. | submit

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