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.
17. Winding Room, Tardy Gate Mill near Preston c.1962 Image Courtesy of Kenneth Berry.
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18. Preston Railway Station March 6, 1962 Jubilee No. 45561 'Saskatchewan' at platform 7 Courtesy and copyright of Tony Gillett ©
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19. Preston Docks c.1962 Typical scene at one of the roll-on, roll-off berths. Photo: Arthur Winter
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20. Preston Railway Station April 1962 LMS 'Crab' No. 42700 waits at the north end of platform 1
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