Mather's old Printing Works (the yellow buiding) was directly opposite the Public Hall. This image was taken from from Wharf Street which ran along side the Public Hall. 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. Image courtesy of the Preston Historical Society. placeholder image
Mather's old Printing Works (the yellow buiding) was directly opposite the Public Hall. This image was taken from from Wharf Street which ran along side the Public Hall. 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. Image courtesy of the Preston Historical Society. | submit

36 intriguing and rare photos that perfectly capture Preston’s retro charm from the ’60s to the ’80s

Claire Lark
By Claire Lark

Digital Journalist

Published 29th Oct 2025, 15:25 GMT

A wonderful collection of colour photos dive back to the 60s, 70s and 80s in our city

From buildings to construction and demolition, cars, people and familiar places, they wind back to other eras.

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St. George's Shopping Centre, Preston. A view of the upper level before the facility was enclosed. Photo by Norman Askew. Image courtesy of the Preston Historical Society

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St. George's Shopping Centre, Preston. A view of the upper level before the facility was enclosed. Photo by Norman Askew. Image courtesy of the Preston Historical Society | submit

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Empire Theatre, Church Street, Preston Photograph by Beth Hayes. The property was demolished in July 1976 Image courtesy of the Preston Historical Society. www.prestonhistoricalsociety.org.uk/

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Empire Theatre, Church Street, Preston Photograph by Beth Hayes. The property was demolished in July 1976 Image courtesy of the Preston Historical Society. www.prestonhistoricalsociety.org.uk/ | submit

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Steam Mill, Fylde Road, Preston Photo: Ian Hoyle Image courtesy of the Preston Historical Society.

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Steam Mill, Fylde Road, Preston Photo: Ian Hoyle Image courtesy of the Preston Historical Society. | submit

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Saul Street Swimming Baths, Preston 1987 Photograph by Beth Hayes Image courtesy of the Preston Historical Society.

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Saul Street Swimming Baths, Preston 1987 Photograph by Beth Hayes Image courtesy of the Preston Historical Society. | submit

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