The town’s mills and factories were central to its economy, producing textiles that were exported globally. It was the time when the Great Depression impacted employment in manufacturing.
Preston’s community remained resilient, relying on its strop working-class identity and local markets.
Despite hardship, Preston maintained it spirit, blending industrial progress with a commitment to preserving its rich heritage.
7. Preston, 1930
This lovely picture dates back to the late 1930s and features two sisters enjoying a day out in Blackpool. They are Theresa and Joan Astley, aged five and four, originally from Preston but brouoght up at a home in Kirkham and then at Moorfield Convent in Preston | National World
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