21 evocative pictures captured in Preston that reveal life in bygone days

By Claire Lark

Digital Journalist

Published 7th Jan 2026, 18:00 GMT

Dug from our archives, these fascinating pictures journey through the decades.

They take in people, places and street scenes. Many of us can’t remember these times but they are a wonderful window into bygone days.

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An architectural gem in the centre of Preston...the Post Office circa 1908 | submit

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