We are talking about a time frame lost to the history bookas and the pictures from our archives remind us how our city has changed, the people who lived back then, transport systems, shops and buildings.
ICYMI: 47 recognisable street scenes to take you on a journey through Preston in the 1950s and 1960s
1. 1960s Preston
Mormon Chapel, Vauxhall Road, Preston 1960 The Mormons, founded in 1830, first came to Preston in 1837. They preached at Vauxhall Road Chapel and the first baptisms took place in the River Ribble. The building was later used as a boys club by St. Augustine's Church. Demolished in 1962. Photo: PDA
2. 1960s Preston
The Albion Inn was located on Park Road, Preston. Today’s Looking Back photo was taken in 1960 and looks south towards the entrance with Church Street before demolition took place. All was swept away during the construction of the new ring road. The Albion Inn was on the corner of Edmund Street and Park Road. Picture courtesy of Lancashire County Library and Information Service and Preston Digital Archive. Photo: Preston Digital Archive
3. 1960s Preston
Back in 1960, this was the view of Manchester Road, Preston. We can see King Street Tavern on the right and St Saviour’s Church looming in the distance. Picture comes courtesy of Preston Digital Archive. Photo: Preston Digital Archive
