39 exquisite picture memories of Preston in the late 1940s are an eye on the past

Given the fact that anyone born in 1949 would now be 75 years of age, it’s safe to say that these retro archive pictures reflect a Preston which very few people will have tangible memories of.

See if you can spot any semi-familiar sights or parts of the city which you recognise today...

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