The city was deeply affected by the war and as an industrial hub, it contributed significantly to the war effort. The city endured air raids, though it wasn’t as heavily bombed as others, as a couple of these photos show, the bombing was evident. Other photos are wonderful street scenes, lost buildings faces and people.
ICYMI: 47 amazing old pictures of life in 1970s and 1980s Broughton, faces and places you will recognise
1. Preston, 1940
The Frozen River Ribble, Walton-le-Dale Preston February 1940 | National World
2. Preston, 1940
A house on Longridge Road, Ribbleton/Grimasargh, Preston, damaged by a German bomb in 1940. One person was slightly hurt | National World
3. Preston, 1940
Winckley Square, (east side) Preston 1940 Viewed looking south from the junction with Cross Street. This was the former home of William Ainsworth, cotton manufacturer. Was later known as Pepper Hall and Winckley House. Sadly this fine property was demolished in 1969 | Lancashire County Library and Information Service. www.lantern.lancashire.gov.uk
