But there will still be plenty of nostalgia for many who can just remember such an age - take a look at a few of our best retro archive pictures of Preston back in those days.
These are some incredible historic pictures, so have a look and see if you recognise any familiar sights or faces...
42. Scout Motor Services Garage, Starch House Square, Preston Photographed on February 22nd 1961. The premises seen in the background served as the depot for Scout Motor Services. This area is today occupied by the Market Hall and Ringway. A point of reference is The Market Tavern seen on the far left which still exists at the top of Orchard Street. This was the site of Preston's first Methodist chapel built in 1787. John Wesley is known to have preached here in April 1790. When a new Methodist chapel opened in Lune Street in 1817 the premises were bought by William Humber, a corn merchant. Humber converted the old chapel into the warehouse seen here using much of the timber from the old pews.
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43. Preston MPD (24K) January 9, 1961 No. 45592 next to the coaling tower on the west end of the shed. The mechanised coaling plant was built in 1936 along with a number of other improvements to the shed. Croft Street Mill can be seen in the left background. Courtesy and copyright of Tony Gillett ©
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44. Photo : Ian Robinson Florist Margaret Mason who is celebrating 50 years in business Copy pic original shop on Friargate in 1961
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