Preston was no different and, despite economic hardships and recession hitting the area hard, the city retained its vibrant and lively spirit, as evidenced by this handful of historic pictures from that heady time…
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9. This group of friends decided that age would not hold them back and gathered to enjoy the Preston Holiday Week spirit in their own back garden. Here organiser Frank, 80, serves tea to his assembled guests. Though the excitement may have proved too much for one!
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10. The successful training scheme run by Preston Corporation for motor-cyclists, which closed down three years ago, is to start up again. Pictured: Mr Chapman, Preston's road safety officer, takes delivery of two of the new motor-cycles for the training school from dealer Mr Bill Head, watched by assistant road safety officer Mr Neil Cunliffe and road safety committee chairman Coun Mrs Doris Scowcroft
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11. Jane and Janet Boyd, of Morecambe, are greeted by an Easter bunny - publicity for a special Easter Revels show being presented at Preston's Charter Theatre
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12. Members of the Boys' Brigade from Carey Baptist Church, Preston, justified their position as favourites to carry off the major honours at the Preston, Leyland and district battalion's annual sports at Penwortham Holme. They won the trophies for the best company and junior sections and also came first in the company section's relay race. About 150 boys, aged from eight to 17 took part
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