And they include the demolition of a house which local folklore says was built one day.
It was in 1869 when a builder had a bet that he could build a house in 24 hours. He apparently finished tiling the roof just before he ran out of time. A great tale.

49. Catholic Rally for the Forty Martyrs at Deepdale, Preston. July 1, 1961
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51. Preston Railway Station. July 15, 1961 Jubilee class 4-6-0 No. 45650 'Blake' at the north end of platform 5. Shortly before this image was taken the original 'ridge and furrow' glazed canopy at the station entrance had been removed revealing a tell tale zig-zag pattern in the brickwork. Courtesy and copyright of Tony Gillett ©
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