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...
5. Fishergate, Preston, c.1962 Viewed looking west at the shops on the south side of the street Businesses seen in this view are: Dolcis Shoes, T. Mears, H Samuel, The Mitre Hotel, Owen Owen and British Home Stores.
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7. Snow Hill, Preston 1962 Located close to Starchouse Square. Showing some of the cellars in which hand loom weaving was carried on in the early 1800's
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