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.
45. The Plough Hotel Preston 1962. The (old) Plough Hotel will be remembered as a popular stop on the way out to the Fylde coast. This was the first of two Plough Hotels that occupied this site. The property was located on the south side of Blackpool road, slightly east of the intersection with Lea Road.
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46. Tommony's Yard, Friargate, Preston 1962 East side of Friargate showing Central Printing Works Copyright Lancashire County Library and Information Service. www.lantern.lancashire.gov.uk/
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47. Friargate, Preston 1962 East side properties opposite Lune Street, ear-marked for demolition for the new ring road. Shows from left, Harrops, Edwards and Victoria Carpets.
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48. Preston Railway Station August 28th 1962 No. 45657 Tyrwhitt and No. 42563 at the East Lanc's Platforms.
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