Back in the 60s, The Post’s photographers were there to record life in Preston but in those days the pictures were taken on black and white film.
But I stumbled across 33 amazing colour pictures of 1960s Preston which show them in a whole new light.


14. Preston in Colour
T.W. Wards Shipbreaking, Preston. m/v Sangara. September 18, 1960 | National World

15. Preston in Colour
Today's image shows Garstang Road, Preston. Readers can see the site for the new petrol station at the junction of Derwentwater Street and Garstang Road. | National World

16. Preston in Colour
The Lancashire Cotton Corporation of Manchester operated this Leyland Comet. It was taken at Preston Docks | National World


