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.
17. 1960s Preston
Blackpool Road, Preston 1960. Inspiration for the construction of the Preston Bypass and ultimately the M55. This view is taken looking west at the junction of Pedder Lane and Blackpool Road. Ashton Park is visible in the left background. Jaguar House and the new Ashton Police Station would be round the corner to the left beyond the Bond dealership. The (Preston Bypass) Road Plan had included a proposal for a northern by-pass of Preston, to connect with the M6 at Broughton and provide a motorway to Blackpool and the Fylde Coast. In the early 1960's, representations were made to the Ministry of Transport for an early start to be made on its construction, and preliminary preparation and design work was carried out by the County Council. However, as a result of the general increase in traffic, particularly on M6, and with the prospect of further increases arising from the development of the Central Lancashire New Town, it was decided to undertake a Study of the need for improved East/West communications throughout the whole of the Preston area. Photo: n/a
18. 1960s Preston
Canal near Marsh Lane, Preston 1960 View looking north towards Marsh lane showing the derelict remains of a canal barge close to the canal terminus. The south side of Marsh Lane bridge had recently been filled in and banked up almost to road level. Photo: PDA
19. 1960s Preston
Lancaster Canal Terminus at Preston c.1960 Looking south towards Fishergate Photo: PDA
20. 1960s Preston
Lancashire Records Office, Preston Strongroom C, April 1960 In the spring of 1960 the Records Office moved to the Sessions House on Lancaster Road from it's original home at the County Office Building on Fishergate. Photo: PDA