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...
21. Catholic Rally for the Forty Martyrs at Deepdale, Preston. July 1, 1961
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23. Lost Archives - glass plate negative St Annes telephone exchange opening . Opening the new telephone exchange in St David's Road South, St Annes are The Myor (Coun Norman S Utley JP ) and the Mayoress (Mrs Utley) with Mr B LLoyd (telephone manager, Preston Area) in the centre and Mr R B Moore (clerk of works) historical dated 16/03/1961 Published EG 17/03/1961
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24. Sports Day at Fishwick Secondary School, Preston, in either 1960 or 1961. Pictured are G. Hesketh, R. Johnson, R. Peet, L. Barry, J Curry, R. May, B Green,E. Grey, D. Heap Photo from Tony Beale arbeale.blogspot.co.uk/
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