1962 in fact and while it may seem scarcely believable that those days are now some 60 years ago, the sights, sounds, and feel of the early 1960s will still be a familiar one to many a reader.
We’ve put together a retro archive picture collection of all our very best images of Preston life - encompassing everything from workers on the docks to schools and pubs - for you to peruse.
Why not take a trip back in time and indulge in a little nostalgia...



63. Preston Docks c.1962 Speedy discharge of bananas ex ship to rail. Photograph by Arthur Winter
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64. London Road, Preston c.1962 (+ film) A wide load being transported by one of Siddle & Cooks heavy haulers travels into Preston.
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