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 and I can’t believe how much the city has changed.
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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
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H. Shutt, Green Bank Corn Mill. Adelphi Street, Preston Photo: Ian Hoyle. Image courtesy of the Preston Historical Society. www.prestonhistoricalsociety.org.uk | National World
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'Fashion Corner' Lancaster Road & Ormskirk Road, Preston Photo: Ian Hoyle. Showing the former Co-operative Central Stores during demolition. The Preston Co-Operative movement was formed after a number of previous attempts in 1873. The above building was opened on November 25th 1892 and was known locally as 'Fashion Corner' The architect was W. Munford. The building cost 6,000 Pounds when built. Image courtesy of the Preston Historical Society. | submit
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The Theatre Hotel, Fishergate, Preston Photo: Beth Hayes. Image courtesy of the Preston Historical Society. www.prestonhistoricalsociety.org.uk/ | submit