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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34. King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret in Preston in April 1951
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35. North Road, Preston 1951 Crowds dispersing following the passage of the royal car carrying the Queen and King George VI en-route to inspect the Kings Duchy of Lancaster estate in Wyredale. The pyramid shaped roof on the skyline is the Picturedrome Cinema in Brackenbury Place. English Martyrs is seen in the right distance
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36. King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret in Preston in April 1951
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