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...
26. Maudlands Junction, Preston May 20, 1962 A view from the footplate of No. 45629 about to pass Preston No. 5 signalbox. Courtesy and copyright of Tony Gillett ©
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27. M.V. 'Capcos' Preston Dock c.1962 Uncredited. Picture courtesy of Preston Digital Archive
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28. Preston, West Lanc's Terminus. September 22, 1962 0-8-0 49521 with a mid-Lanc's rail tour excursion train standing on the approach to the former terminus station. Courtesy and copyright of Tony Gillett ©
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