And our city has certainly seen many changes since these photos were taken 70 years ago.
We are looking at 1956 and while some scenes are familiar, others are definitely from a different era.
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1. These terraced cottages in Great Shaw Street, Preston, were photographed on April 19, 1956. These properties were built on to the end of the Foresters Hall which can be seen at the far right of the image. Picture courtesy of Preston Digital Archive.
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3. Fishergate Hill, Preston c.1956 Taken from the east side of Penwortham Bridge. The Regatta Inn once stood on the ground occupied by the landscaped roundabout.
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4. Nile Street, Preston c.1956 Nile Street was situated just off the north side of Church Street, almost opposite Manchester Road. The decorative element above the doorway seen on the left was a very common feature in the town. The type became known as 'Preston ears' Picture courtesy of Preston Digital Archive
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