And so, with that in mind, take a look at what our very own city of Preston looked like back in the heady days of 1959. England were yet to win the World Cup, things like the internet had yet to be invented, and it’s hard to escape the impression that life was somewhat simpler. As one reader says: “I can’t believe it’s the same city...” Take a look at some of our best archive pics from 1959 to explore what everything looked like back in the day...
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9. Preston, 1959
This Looking Back photo features, back row, from left, Derek Procter, founding-father of Atkinson Vehicles Football Club, in 1959. Derek went on to become one of Preston's Finest Football Administrators | National World
10. Preston, 1959
Graham Walton, Mayor of South Ribble. Captain of the Preston School boys football team. Pictured back row, to the right of the goalkeeper in the coloured top (1959) | National World
11. Preston, 1959
Presentation of retirement gifts to Harris Art Director Sydney Paviere 1959. Sydney Paviere served as the Harris' Art Director from 1926-1959 | National World
12. Preston, 1959
Lancashire Evening Post Print Shop, Castle Yard, Preston c.1959 | National World