To be given a glimpse of how your home city used to look almost 75 years ago is a pretty rare thing. So, with that in mind, take a look through some of our best archive retro pics of Preston all the way back in 1950 for a taste of what the place used to look like.
37. Horrockses' Scutching room Preston c.1950 c.1950. A scutching machine in operation at the yard works.
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38. Friargate, Preston c.1950 The Royal Hippodrome Theatre is seen at left.
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40. Public Hall Preston June 22nd 1918 A World War One recruiting effort in aid of the Women's Land Army. The rally taking place in front of the Public Hall is being addressed by the Mayor, Ald. Harry Cartmell. In the background are the premises of Mayor and Son, rope manufacturers in Wharf Street. Of interest are the ornate glazed canopies that were removed in the 1950's. Also the yard entrance to the right of Mayor and Sons had only a single storey above the archway. A second storey would be added on to this as seen in later images (see comment below)
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