I revisit wartime Preston through pictures to see what the streets, docks and buildings were like in 1940

These incredibly nostalgic photos reveal what Preston looked like in 1940.

The city was deep;y affected by the war and as an industrial hub, it contributed significantly to the war effort. The city endured air raids, though it wasn’t as heavily bombed as others, as a couple of these photos show, the bombing was evident. Other photos are wonderful street scenes, lost buildings faces and people.

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21. Preston, 1940

This was the scene at the food rationing counter in Preston Town Hall in January 1940 | National World

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22. Preston, 1940

Carey Baptist Church, Pole Street, Preston 1940 Built in 1826 for the Calvinistic Methodists of Lady Huntington. It was formerly known as St. Paul's Chapel and was purchased by the Baptists in 1855. Pole Street Mill is seen in the right background. Carey Baptist Church survives today and remains very active in the community | National World