And so, while the ‘60s may seem like a pretty recent era, the steady march of time means that plenty has change across the intervening decades. But you can still take a trip back in time to 1960s Preston by flicking through our best archive pictures of Preston back in those days.
9. 1960s Preston
The Waggon & Horses Public House, Tithebarn & Lord Street, Preston 1960 The pub took its name from the large number of blacksmiths clustered around the Tithebarn area. The name stayed with the premises for over 200 years before being changed to The Tithebarn in the 1990's. An old town custom called 'Boundary Riding' took place here whereupon the Mayor and members of the Corporation would set off on horseback to view the boundaries of the borough. As part of this ceremony, two of the towns bailiffs were whipped round the nearby pump. Things got out of hand, as these events are wont to do, when the blacksmiths joined in the fray and began to beat the poor bailiff's with iron bars and other iron implements. After this the old custom was discontinued. Photo: PDA
10. 1960s Preston
Lune Street, Preston 1960 Mather's Printing Works was directly opposite the Public Hall. This image was taken from from Wharf Street which ran along side the Public Hall. Part of the Spread Eagle Hotel is seen on the left. The roof of St. George's Church is at the top right. This part of lune street was swept away as part of the Ring Road development. Photo: PDA
11. 1960s Preston
Lune Street, Preston 1960 Image taken from directly in front of the Public Hall, looking towards the junction with Friargate. The Corporation Arms is on left, and the old Spread Eagle Hotel is on the right. Other than the front of the Public Hall this part of Lune Street was swept away to accomodate the new Ring Road. Photo: PDA
12. 1960s Preston
The Sitting Goose Public House, North Road, Preston 1960 This row of properties was demolished in 1965 as a result of the Ring Road and Bus Station development. Photo: PDA