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!
5. Ye Olde Blue Belle Public House, Church St. Preston 1949 One of the oldest inns in Preston, (and still serving) Also a favourite resort of the hostlers and stablemen of the Derby family, whose stables were behind the photographer on the north side of Church Street
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6. Do you recognise the location in the above image? It shows the junction of Strand Road and Watery Lane in 1949, viewed from the top of Siemens Electric Lamp Works (Oystons Mill). Picture courtesy of Preston Digital Archive. Please send your nostalgic memories and photos to [email protected]
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7. Lill's Court, Preston 1949 View is from Back Lane looking south towards Friargate. The passage took it's name from John Lill who ran the Brittania Inn and owned premises on one side of the Court, (at the Friargate end) The mangle and roller works may refer to Roskell's (see related image) Copyright Lancashire County Library and Information Service. www.lantern.lancashire.gov.uk/
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8. The Flag Market, Preston 1949 Image courtesy of The Lancashire Evening post www.lep.co.uk
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