Giving us a glimpse of life in Preston back in 1950, these are some of our best archive pictures of the city back at the halfway point of the 20th century, depicting scenes of everyday life which just go to show how much things have changed over the subsequent 73 years.
25. 1950s Preston
Syke Street, Avenham, Preston c.1950 To the left, behind the wall, is the former premises of Preston Gas Works. Just right of centre is the entrance to Old Cock Yard. The River Syke, culverted since 1812 runs directly below the photographer. This watercourse will eventally find it's way west, passing below the subway at Preston Railway Station and discharge into the Ribble at the bottom of Fishergate Hill. Photo: PDA
26. 1950s Preston
The Corporation Arms. Corner of Lune Street & Wharf Street, Preston c. 1950 Photo: n/a
27. 1950s Preston
Shepherd Street Mission, Preston c.1950 The first building to house the Dr. Shepherd Library, erected in 1797. In 1850 the library was moved to a room of the Harris Institute, at Avenham. From here it was transferred in 1879 to the old premises of the Literary and Philosophical Institution at the corner of Cross Street. Later it was incorporated in the Harris Reference Library, at the time when the Harris Library and Art Gallery was erected. Shepherd Street derives its name from the Library. The rear of Arkwright House can be seen in the left background. Photo: PDA
28. 1950s Preston
Today we pay a visit to Cross Street, Preston, in 1950. Picture courtesy of C Charnley, Kate Yates, archivist, BAE Systems Heritage Image Collection, Preston Past and Present Facebook Group and Preston Digital Archive. Please send your nostalgic images and memories to the address below. Photo: Preston Digital Archive