They depict scenes of people and places, mainly from 1954. See how different the era was in our city.
17. Crowning the Floral Queen at Preston and Fulwood Horticultural Society Show, Public Hall, September 1 1954. Councillor Joseph Frederick Gray & Mrs. Evelyn Gray. Mayor & Mayoress of Preston 1954-55 and Guild Mayor & Mayoress 1972-73 from Councillor J.F. Gray's Commemorative Photograph Album, Preston
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18. 23rd April 1954: Tom Finney, captain of Preston North End, who are to play West Bromwich Albion in the 1954 FA Cup Final, wearing the England shirt he played in against Uruguay in May 1953. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)
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19. Did you see boxer Johnny Sullivan, when he visited Preston Market Place on September 15, 1954? Johnny arrives at the Town Hall for a civic reception following his recent victory over Gordon Hazell at Harringay. He held the title for the British and Commonwealth Middleweight Champion. Picture and information courtesy of LP archives and Preston Digital Archives. Please share your memories by emailing or writing to the address below.
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20. Councillor J.F. Gray. Commemorative Photograph Album, Preston. Visit to Eldon Street Day Nursery. 21st December, 1954 by Councillor Joseph Frederick Gray and Mrs. Evelyn Gray. Mayor and Mayoress of Preston 1954-55 and Guild Mayor & Mayoress 1972-73.
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