And, while it may seem scarcely believable that those days are now some 60 years in the rear-view mirror, the sights, sounds, and feel of the early 1960s will still be a familiar one to many a reader.
With that in mind, we’ve put together a retro archive picture collection of all our very vest images of Preston life - encompassing everything from workers on the docks to schools and pubs - for you to peruse.
41. Friargate, Preston 1962 Left of centre is the arched entrance to Tommony's Yard on the east side of Friargate. Also showing the premises of the Central Printing Works. (see comparison below) Copyright Lancashire County Library and Information Service. www.lantern.lancashire.gov.uk/
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42. Preston Railway Station September 8th 1962 LMS 'Jubilee' 6P 4-6-0 No. 45595 Southern Rhodesia Photo: Ben Brooksbank.
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43. Friargate, Preston 1962 West side of Friargate close to the junction with Kendal Street. St. Peter's Church spire in the background. The Duke of York is seen at the far left.
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44. Friargate, Preston 1962 View of the east side of Friargate showing from left, Sun Hotel, Roper Hall. Chesworth Limited George Kliewe, (watchmaker) and Mander Brothers.
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