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.
11. 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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12. Preston Railway Station 8th June 1959 A view from Vicars Bridge showing the southern approaches to the East Lancashire side of the station. Photo: Ben Brooksbank
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