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.
29. This photo was taken in 1961 at Emerson Road Mill, Preston, at Christmas. It was sent in by Tony Beale whose mother, auntie and uncle worked there. His auntie Edna Park (nee Derbyshire) sits at the back third from the left (to the left of a guy who is just pouring a beer). Her husband Joe Park is the man in the middle of the three men.
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30. High Street, Preston c.1961 Looking east. This area is now lost beneath the Ringway development.
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31. Catholic Rally for the Forty Martyrs at Deepdale, Preston. July 1, 1961
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32. Catholic Rally for the Forty Martyrs at Deepdale, Preston. July 1, 1961
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