We take in the wider picture of change, not just in the city centre, but in the surrounding areas. There’s some surprising images that will transport you back to a time when life was less of a rush and much more simple.

13. Old Preston
Ashton House on Ashton Park, Preston - this picture is undated but looks to have been taken in the 1930s. This beautiful grand old building is now home to a children's nursery Photo: Archive

14. Old Preston
Pictured here in 1982 you see the bottom of the giant chimney which was attached to the John Barnes & Sons Ltd factory in Miller Road, Preston Photo: Archive

15. Old Preston
Pictured here is Avenham Colonnade in Preston, back in 1972 Photo: Archive

16. Old Preston
Moor Hall Mill on Brook Street in Preston housed 684 looms at one point. This image is from 1983 though, when it was being used for a different purpose Photo: Archive


