37 fascinating pictures taking you right back to the 60s and 70s in South Ribble's Leyland

Leyland has a long history, just like Preston.

So we’ve dug into the archives to find pictures showing the town’s development over the years – starting with the 60s and 70s. We’ve even managed to throw in a handful of pictures from earlier than the 60s – which show just how much the place has changed over the years. We hope this fascinating look back at Leyland will bring back memories or spark an interest in the history of this South Ribble gem.

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13. Leyland in the 60s and 70s

There's many of you who may recognise this building - it is now known as Balshaw's Church of England High School. But before this image was taken in the 60s it was known as Balshaw's Grammar School. The original school was founded by a local businessman, Richard Balshaw, in 1782. This building dates from 1931 Photo: Archive