Today’s destination? 1948 - way back in the depths of history at this point, but still a Preston which many will known and recognise.
Can you spot any familiar sights or faces in this collection of historic archive pics?
Take a look...
33. The Lancashire Record Office, County Hall, Preston 1948 The Public Searchroom, October 1948. On 15 December 1937, a petition was submitted to LCC by the Preston & Mid Lancashire branch of the Historical Association to 'sanction and establish a depository for documents of local historic interest'. It wasn't until 1940 when more immediate threats from German bombs combined with a compelling need to prevent deterioration of Quarter Session archives meant that Lancashire Record Office was officially born. These images are of the Office's first home in County Hall, Preston. Image and caption information acquired from the Lancashire County Council under the Creative Commons (Generic) 2.0 (CC by 2.0) Licence. Click Here for terms. Click Here to be directed to the Lancashire County Council Flickr image collection.
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34. Battle of Britain Celebrations, Preston, 1948 An unidentified hospital patient with attendant nurse watch the Battle of Britain concert at the Public Hall. From LEP archives
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35. The wedding of George and Margaret Cooper in 1948. George's best man Jack Gregson is pictured left and his father-in-law Mr Slater and sister-in-law Joan Slater are pictured right. The couple were married in Preston
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36. Looking Back This photo was sent in by Mrs Trotter from Penwortham,Preston it shows mmy 21st birthday party in December 1948 at Emmanuel School in Hammond Street,Preston.I am in the centre of the photograph with my parents Margaret and Harry Davies and my brothers Colin and Roy.Over 50 of my friends also attended but unfortunately Sir Tom Finney could not attend as he was in hospital due to an operation on his knee.However he did not forget and sent a lovely signed photograph wishing "all the very best Ruth" This photo is still pride of place in my home to this day.
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