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.
21. M.V. Brita Thorden, Preston Dock c.1959 Being turned in the main basin by the Corporation Tug Frank Jamieson.
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22. Atkinson St. Preston 1959 The vacant property on the left corner is the former Little John Inn. Lancaster Road is seen at the far end of the deserted street. When this image was taken all of the properties were awaiting demolition. Image courtesy of The Lancashire Evening Post www.lep.co.uk
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