While the city’s modernisation and evolution has undoubtedly happened gradually over the decades, it’s undeniable how much the face Preston has been adapted in the intervening 66 years.
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21. Made in Preston. The Bond P3 Scooter Made at Sharps Commercials, Ribbleton Lane, Preston. The P1 was rolled out in 1958 shotly to be followed by the P2. Models P3 and P4 made their debut in 1959. Production finally ended in 1962. for more information on Lawrie Bond read Nick Wotherspoons book
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22. Mrs. E.H. Kirkham, Proprietress of the Ashtonia Shop, Lane Ends, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston 1958. Ashtonia was a sweet shop and confectioner on the corner of Blackpool Road and Tulketh Brow. The shop also had an American-style milk bar, including a number of tables for serving hot and cold drinks. The owner of the shop, Mrs E. Kirkham, is shown in Ashtonia in this photo taken in 1958.
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