Given the fact that anyone born in 1949 would now be approaching 77 years old, it’s safe to say that these retro archive pictures reflect a Preston which very few people will have tangible memories of. But they are fascinating!
37. Junction of Walker Street, North Road, Park Road & Meadow Street, Preston c.1949 Park Lane Mill is seen at upper right. Centrally placed is North Road Wesleyan Chapel, now known as City Church. The building is currently for sale, listed at over at £700,000. Note the underground public toilets, with ironwork similar to those opposite the Miller Arcade in Church Street. British Pathe' have footage showing members of Preston Police Force performing traffic signalling drills. Click Here to watch. Filmed in 1935 It could almost be the inspiration for a Monty Python sketch. At the end of the film watch for a brief glimpse of a Preston Corporation tram passing this junction.
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