These brilliant pictures look back at Preston through the years from 1950 to 1990.
The city of Prestonis steeped in history and the most obvious places to see this is on the streets themselves. These retro images take in a wide range of years and show just how much the place has changed, and in some cases, remains the same as it ever was. It’s a fascinating snapshot of the city.
18. The open space on Stanley Street in Preston which was once home to the office and watch-house block of the Horrockses' Crewdson factory in 1966 Photo: Archive