Preston in the 1950s was a very different city to what we see before us today - it was a city where horse-drawn coffin carts were seen on the cobble-stone streets and where many of the roads we know had yet to even be conceived.
With that in mind, take a look at some of our best archive retro pictures of Preston from 1957 and 1958.
These are some incredible historic pictures, so have a look and see if you recognise any familiar sights or faces...
Still fancy a bit more old school reminiscing? Be sure not to miss some of our other most popular recent retro picture collections...
13. The Duke of Cambridge P.H. 12-16 Cambridge Street, Preston. New years eve 1957. Mrs. Eugenia Robinson 4th from left. Courtesy of Mrs. P. Robinson
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14. Brunswick Street, Preston 1958 A view looking north. Brunswick Street was built in the early 19th century and demolished 1958-59 to make way for the new Avenham high-rise flats. The old Gas Works on Avenham Lane can be seen in the distance. Copyright Lancashire County Library and Information Service. www.lantern.lancashire.gov.uk/
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15. Friargate, Preston 1958 East side of Friargate prior to the alterations necessitated by the construction of the Ring Road which cut across this area. Parker Bros. fabric store is behind the lamp post.
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16. Preston By-Pass, December 5th 1958 (+ Film) Former Prime Minister, Harold Macmillan, together with a number of other officials and V.I.P's make their way along the recently completed carriageway to place a commemorative plaque on Samlesbury bridge as part of the opening ceremony. Movietone Newsreel have footage available showing the opening ceremony. This requires registration and log-in. Once logged in, search for "new motorway opened" (film number 75713) Footage includes a 500 MPH drive around Preston Town Centre!
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