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.
26. 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'
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27. Fishergate, Preston B&W Postcard c.1956 Dennis Taken from an elevated location on the Lancashire Evening Post office building. The light colored frontage of the British Home Stores is seen at the far left of the image. Also seen at the top right is the spirelet of the Gas Company Offices that were swept away in 1965 to make way for the entrance to St. Georges Shopping Centre.
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