A time when events covered in modern TV series like The Crown were occurring in real time, it was an era far-removed from our modern lives. But Preston was still Preston, so it’s fascinating to take a trip back in time to see what everything in the city looked like in those long-ago times.
These are some incredible historic pictures, so have a look and see if you recognise any familiar sights or faces...
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9. England players in training at Arsenal's Highbury ground in London, 11th April 1951. Left to right: Harold Hassall (Huddersfield), Billy Wright (Wolves), Tom Finney (Preston) and Harry Cockburn (Manchester United). (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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10. Lancashire Evening Post 125th Anniversary King George V1,Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret on the Preston Town Hall steps during their April 1951 visit alongside are the Mayor and Mayoress and Mrs Williamson.
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11. Liverpool Road, Penwortham 1951. Image courtesy of The Lancashire Evening Post www.lep.co.uk Looking towards Preston. The Fleece Inn occupies the end of the terrace on the right.
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12. Visit by Queen Elizabeth II to Preston and to police HQ at Hutton on April 13 1951
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