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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13. Preston, 1959
Made at Sharps Commercials, Ribbleton Lane, Preston. The P1 was rolled out in 1958 shotly to be followed by the P2. Models P3 and P4 made their debut in 1959. Production finally ended in 1962. for more information on Lawrie Bond read Nick Wotherspoons book | National World
14. Preston, 1959
Former Commanding Officer of Prestonâs Loyal (North Lancashire) RegimentJohn Winn being awarded the Ahli Mangku Negara by the King of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur in 1959. | National World
![Percy Penguin is gratified by the arrival of the 4.25pm Blackpool North - Rochdale [via Heywood] at Preston's platform7 in February 1959](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/04/17/9/09/1959%20Preston%20people%2015.JPG.jpg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
15. Preston, 1959
Percy Penguin is gratified by the arrival of the 4.25pm Blackpool North - Rochdale [via Heywood] at Preston's platform7 in February 1959 | National World
