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!
13. Royal Visit to Preston. March 29, 1949. Nursing staff from Preston Royal Infirmary wait outside the Harris for the passage of the Royal car.
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14. Golden Square House, Horrockses Yard Works Preston 1949 Golden Square House was built in 1794 by John Horrocks. Given in 1801 to Thomas Miller senior after Miller was made a partner in the firm. John Horrocks' brother Samuel also lived here briefly before moving to Lark Hill. The house later became the Refuge for Friendless Girls.
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15. Blessed Sacrament. Preston and District Catholic League Arrowsmith Cup Winners 1949
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16. The New Victoria Cinema, Church Street, Preston c.1949 The New Victoria was re-named the Gaumont and finally the Odeon / Top Rank. The Huggetts Abroad was released in the UK in May 1949. The wording on the marquee is a nod to Sir Stafford Cripps and his unpopular policy of implementing a number of austerity measures on the British economy (see below) Cripps, Sir (Richard) Stafford (1889â1952) British politician. During 1945â50 he served in Attlee's government successively as President of the Board of Trade and Chancellor of the Exchequer. In these posts he was responsible for the policy of austerity - a programme of rationing and controls introduced to adjust Britain to its reduced economy following the withdrawal of US lend-lease. He also directed a notable expansion of exports, especially after devaluation of the pound in 1949.
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