That means they are rare ones, from personal collections and provide a fascinating insight in to the lives of people past and how our town shaped up.
17. Bygone Preston
If you think the weather has been getting a bit nippy of late, take a look at Watkin Lane, Tardy Gate, in the 1950s. This reminder of the days when winter inevitably meant snowfall was supplied by reader Mr R Bryant of Bamber Bridge, whom we thank. | Submit
18. Bygone Preston
It's rare that Looking Back receives a photograph quite as old as this one. In fact it dates back to 1885 and shows the young pupils of Croston Village School hard at work in the grounds. We thank Much Hoole reader Miss J Anderton for supplying it. Her great great uncle is among those digging cabbages. | Submit
19. Bygone Preston
Residents of Leyland may have cause to look twice at this old picture of their town centre. It was taken in Towngate, looking towards Hough Lane and was kindly sent to us by reader Mrs Mee from Walmer Bridge | Submit
20. Bygone Preston
A snow-covered Hough Lane, Leyland, many years ago. Our thanks go to Walmer Bridge reader Mrs Mee. | submit