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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29. Visit by Queen Elizabeth II to Preston and to police HQ at Hutton on April 13 1951
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30. Rev refs May 6 plaque in Fox Street Preston which commemorates âThe Rev Joseph,â commonly known as âdaddyâ Dunn, coffee house on the canal, the tin, staff of Peter Craig in Preston for a margarine commercial. The Festival of Britain on Londonâs South Bank opened in this week in 1951.Leyland motors
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31. Looking Back This picture was sent in by Mr Alan Williams from Lea,Preston it shows Miss Webster's class 2a in 1951 Trinity Secondary Modern.I am in the middle row standing 2nd from left the headteacher at the my have been Mr Archright ?? and there was 34 pupils in the class.
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32. Visit by Queen Elizabeth II to Preston and to police HQ at Hutton on April 13 1951
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