The city of Preston is steeped in history and the most obvious places to see this is on the streets themselves. These retro images take in a wide range of years and show just how much the place has changed, and in some cases, remains the same as it ever was. It’s a fascinating snapshot of the city.
31 fascinating black and white pics of Lancashire streets including Preston, Blackpool, Morecambe and Burnley
1. An elevated view of Avenham flats in Preston - taken in the late 60s or early 70s Photo: Archive
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2. The tight twisting road of Stoneygate and surrounding streets are captured in this image Photo: Archive
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3. Avenham flats towering over surrounding streets in Preston. This image is dated 1981 Photo: Archive
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4. Same spot - a few years later - and nothing seems to change. Busy shoppers trudging up the hill of Stoneygate in Preston - this time in 1984 Photo: Roy Payne
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