They focus on industrial life, police training, streets, inside buildings and early aerial shots. They are a fascinating glimpse into how our city used to be.
13. Preston nostalgia
The interior of the Cantrell and Cochrane depot with an employee moving a crate across the store. Photographed in 1927 for the London, Midland and Scottish Railway | Getty Images
14. Preston nostalgia
Members of the French women's soccer team with child workers during a visit to Horrockses cotton mill in Preston, Lancashire, 29th April 1920 | Getty Images
15. Preston nostalgia
Another scene which shows members of the French women's soccer team with child workers during a visit to Horrockses cotton mill in Preston, Lancashire, 29th April 1920 | Getty Images
16. Preston nostalgia
Acting as drivers for police cars is one of the most popular and important jobs for the Womans Auxiliary Police Corps in Preston. | Getty Images