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.
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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