19 immersive scenes which show the changing face of Preston through 40 years

These brilliant pictures look back at Preston through the years from 1950 to 1990.

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.

ICYMI: 25 fascinating scenes of Preston in 1958 and 1959 which explore the city in old times

75 extraordinary pictures of Preston Railway Station through the heritage years

31 fascinating black and white pics of Lancashire streets including Preston, Blackpool, Morecambe and Burnley

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