Now some 57 years in the past, 1967 was about change, industry, and classic '60s sights and sounds in the North West, and so without further ado, I take you on a journey to the 1960s in Preston through 37 awesome pictures

17. Friargate, Preston 1967 Friargate seen from from Lune Street. All the buildings in this image were swept away in 1967 during the construction of the inner ring road (Ringway) Also seen are the vacant premises of Harrops furniture and Ellwalds fabrics.
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19. Avenham Flats & St. Augustine's Church, Preston 1967 Photograph by Norman Askew (PHS)
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20. Ribbleton (Gammull Lane) Station, Preston c.1967 Located on the line from Preston to Longridge. Was originally named 'Gammer Lane'
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