In 1960 the average house price was just over £2,000, a pint of beer was 9p, one pint of milk was 3p and a gallon of petrol was 23p.
But so much more has changed, from fashion, industry, the high street and the technology around us - and Preston is no exception.
Here we look back to a very different Preston during 1960.
9. Preston in the 1960s
Do readers remember Preston Gas Company Offices, located on Fishergate in 1960? | National World
10. Preston in the 1960s
The Albion Inn was located on Park Road, Preston. This picture was taken in 1960 and looks south towards the entrance with Church Street before demolition took place. Picture courtesy of Lancashire County Library and Information Service and Preston Digital Archive. | National World
11. Preston in the 1960s
Congestion on Blackpool Road, in Preston, in the 1960s in the days before the M55 was built. | National World
12. Preston in the 1960s
This was the view of Manchester Road in Preston in 1960. You can see King Street Tavern on the right and St Saviour's Church looming in the distance. Picture comes courtesy of Preston Digital Archive. | National World