They are all captured in the year of 1924 and flashback to a time long ago when Preston was in its industrial days. The town’s mills and factories were the lifeblood of the local economy with many residents employed in cotton spinning and weaving. The town also had bustling markets. This is how Preston was 100 years ago...
13. Preston, 1924
Preston Urban District Council Steam Roller. It actually had a name - James Ray Image courtesy of Edward Tamblin. | submit
14. Preston, 1924
Elevated View of Preston Dock c.1924. The photo was yaken from one of the electricity pylons then being constructed adjacent to the Bull Nose. The image does serve to illustrate just what a smoky place Preston once was. The town appears to be shrouded in a thick fog. | National World
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