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.
57. Preston Railway Station 1962 English Electric Class 40 diesel-electric No. D335 accelerates out of Preston with the down Royal Scot in July 1962. Generally speaking, trains heading towards London were known as "Up" trains. Conversely those heading away from London were "Down" trains. More about how these terms originated Here Photo: J.R. Carter
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58. Back in July, 1962, this was the view of Market Square, Preston, after the remains of the Town Hall had been removed. One of the redevelopment proposals suggested leaving the footprint of the former town hall clear of construction. This image gives an impression of how it could have looked, had Crystal House not been built. The trees surrounding the Flag Market were planted in 1925. Picture courtesy of Preston Digital Archive.
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59. It is of Ribbleton Hall Secondary School, 1962, showing 2nd & 3rd years students who were both winners of the prestidgious Football Tropheys in Preston Schools Football. The photo, front Row, shows third year Captain, Nick Real, with the (smaller) ORD Cup at his feet, alongside "Hessie" (Eric) Singleton with the large "FA CUP Styled" Dawson Cup at his feet. The "Ord" & "Dawson" Cups were named & donated by past "Aldermen" of Proud Preston. Players featured, on back row, are Bob Hughes, Terry Crompton & John Iddon. Resplendant, on the left of the Centre Row, with his Trademark "BILLY-TWO-RIVERS" Blonde- Mohincan Haircut, .....is flying winger, Ray ("Greasy") Greer !! It was a very rare occasion, for any school to win both cups, in the same season. Do any of the others players, recognise themselves ? Wilf Riley
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