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!
25. T.W. Wards Shipbreaking, Diversion Quay Preston 1949 Demolition of HM 'V' class submarine H.M.S. Upshot (P82) 1949
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26. The Royal visit to Preston, 1949. queen and duke of edinburgh - then Princess Elizabeth
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27. The Bond Minicar Company, Preston 1949 courtesy of Preston Digital Archive
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28. The Lancashire Record Office, County Hall, Preston. Early Outreach. Westhoughton Local History Exhibition, 1949. On 15 December 1937, a petition was submitted to LCC by the Preston & Mid Lancashire branch of the Historical Association to 'sanction and establish a depository for documents of local historic interest'. It wasn't until 1940 when more immediate threats from German bombs combined with a compelling need to prevent deterioration of Quarter Session archives meant that Lancashire Record Office was officially born. These images are of the Office's first home in County Hall, Preston. Image and caption information acquired from the Lancashire County Council under the Creative Commons (Generic) 2.0 (CC by 2.0) Licence. Click Here for terms. Click Here to be directed to the Lancashire County Council Flickr image collection.
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