With that in mind, take a trip down the long road that is memory lane all the way back to the late 1950s. It’s incredible to see how the face of the ever-evolving Preston has been developed and evolved, so enjoy our collection of the best archive pictures of the city back in 1959.
5. West Cliff, Fishergate, Preston 1959 Houses on the east side of West Cliff, off Fishergate Hill. Built mid-19th century. These propertys faced the prospect of demolition in 1959 to make way for General Post Office sorting office, but are still standing.
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6. The ABC Cinema, Fishergate, Preston. Lounge. Pathe News division's 'Candid Camera' unit filmed the opening event and it can be seen Here Dusashenka's photostream contains one of the most complete collections of vintage British cinemas Here The ABC Cinema was located on the corner of Fishergate and Theatre Street. The new cinema opened to the public on 14th March 1959 with Rex Harrison in "The Reluctant Debutante". Image reproduced by kind permission of Flickr member dusashenka.
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7. T.W. Wards Shipbreaking, Preston 1959 m/v TILAPA Built in 1928. Broken up at Preston after arriving 8 July, 1959 Courtesy of George Robinson (Humberman) www.seatheships.org.uk/
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