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!
29. Esparto Grass Fire, S.S. Bodo, Preston Dock March 17, 1949 Newspaper cutting
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30. The Grapes Hotel, Church Street, Preston c. 1949 Formerly (and since re-named) The Bears Paw. Of interest is the early style of No Waiting sign. The sign was hinged allowing for closure. This facilitated alternate waiting on each side of the street for odd and even days of the week.
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31. Former German U-boat engine in service at the Lancashire Evening Post, Castle Yard Depot, Preston 1949. This M.A.N. 400hp diesel engine was acquired by the Lancashire Evening Post as an auxiliary power plant. It drove 2 sets of electrical generators that supplied power to the Post's printing presses located in Castle Yard on the north side of Fishergate. The engine was sourced from a WW1 German submarine then being scrapped at Liverpool in 1923. It remained in service until 1949. Pictured (L to R) are Jim Storey (engineer), Jack Cookson (chief electrical engineer), Unknown, Ernie Sergeant (engineer),
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32. A View from St. Walburges Steeple Preston c. 1949 A view towards the south east encompassing Maudland Goods Yard.
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