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.
29. This photo was taken in 1961 at Emerson Road Mill, Preston, at Christmas. It was sent in by Tony Beale whose mother, auntie and uncle worked there. His auntie Edna Park (nee Derbyshire) sits at the back third from the left (to the left of a guy who is just pouring a beer). Her husband Joe Park is the man in the middle of the three men.
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30. High Street, Preston c.1961 Looking east. This area is now lost beneath the Ringway development.
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31. Catholic Rally for the Forty Martyrs at Deepdale, Preston. July 1, 1961
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32. Catholic Rally for the Forty Martyrs at Deepdale, Preston. July 1, 1961
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