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.
5. 1960s Preston
Cheapside, Preston 1960 Maypole with Boots on the right. The three low roofed shops which now are occupied by Yates jewellers comprise the last survivors of the old buildings that used to stand on this street. Photo: PDA
6. 1960s Preston
Literary and Philosophical Institution, Cross Street and Winckley Square, Preston 1937 Designed by the local stonemason John Welch, who it is said took inspiration from West Stowe Hall in Suffolk. Built in 1846 and demolished in the 1960's Viewed from the south-west corner at the junction of Winckley Square and Cross Street. Photo: PDA
7. 1960s Preston
The Kings Palace Theatre, Preston 1960 Old Vicarage entrance. The Theatre opened in 1913 and closed in 1955 The property was swept away in 1964 to make way for St. Johns Shopping Centre. Photo: PDA
8. 1960s Preston
Preston Dock 1960's M.V. Loch Linnhe Photograph by Jim McFaul Submitted by Clydebrae Photo: PDA