The destination: Preston in 1965. It was the year of the state funeral of Sir Winston Churchill, of Malcolm X’s assassination, and of American troops landing in Vietnam. But what did Preston look like back in those days?
In case you missed it: 19 distinctive retro pictures of shops and shopping in Preston in bygone days
13. Promoting the Horrific Ball night at the Top Rank club in Preston in 1965 from the Vin Sumner collection
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14. Sunset at Preston Docks c.1965 Photograph by the late Norman Harrison (1926 - 1999) courtesy of Paul Harrison from the Preston Past and Present Facebook Group.
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15. Avenham Demolition, Preston 1965 A view from the new Avenham high-rise flats (or St. James's Church tower) looking north towards the Parish Church.
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16. Rev refs January 28 2019 Rhubarb, Thomas and friends, All Saints Chorley Coronation story, Harrison Hill Tavern and Bennets, Goobys Fire, Preston 1965, low tide after North Pier fire 1921, Welcome to Preston sign
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