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.
27. Preston Motive Power Depot (24K) Final Day of Operation, September 10, 1961 An atmospheric view of the layout of the lines leading to the shed at the north side of the station. Courtesy and copyright of Tony Gillett ©
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28. WEDNESDAY Today we go back to Preston Railway Station, on October 28, 1961, where these men are loading mail. Image courtesy of LEP archives.
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