It’s fascinating to take a trip back in time to see what everything in the city looked like in those long-ago times.
21. Isherwoods New Bridge Garage, Strand Rd. Preston c.1951 Named after the 'new' Penwortham Bridge. The garage was located in the triangle bounded by Fishergate Hill, Strand Road and the Ribble branch railway line. The premises were formerly occupied by George W. Sizer (see comment below)
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22. Workers at Sharpâs Commercials were proud of their new product and a sense of community quickly built up. By 1951 things were obviously going well enough that the management organised this day trip to Blackpool for the workers a common treat for workers in northern factories at the time. The location is believed to be Gosford Street off Ribbleton Lane, Preston, in front of the Minicar Factory, with the row of houses being initially used as offices by Sharpâs, but later demolished. From Lawrie Bond Microcar Man by Nick Wotherspoon
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23. Visit by Queen Elizabeth II to Preston and to police HQ at Hutton on April 13 1951
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24. Visit by Queen Elizabeth II to Preston and to police HQ at Hutton on April 13 1951
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