It was a bustling industrial town and was known in those days for its thriving cotton and textile industries, with numerous mills drving economic growth. The town’s economy was bolstered by its numerous mills, markets and well connected railway system. Social life revolvd around vibrant cultural institutions like the Harris Museum.
17. Preston, 1925
Preston Corporation Tramways 1925. The tram is rumbling along Tulketh Rd and is seen passing the junction to Powis Rd. The vehicle was made a short distance away at the works of Dick Kerr and Co. Strand Rd. Preston. | National World
18. Preston, 1925
Deepdale Road Observatory, Preston c. 1925 Built in 1825 and replaced by the present facility at Moor Park in 1927. | National World
19. Preston, 1925
Saul Street Methodist Chapel, Preston c.1925 The Chapel was opened in 1837. In 1944 it was converted to a Masonic Temple. | National World