See how Preston has changed over the intervening seven decades by checking out some of our very best retro archive pictures from the late 1950s.
9. Tom Finney, Preston North End Centre-forward 1959 September 19th 1959. Tom Finney is seen being carried off after receiving an injury during the First Division match against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane, London
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10. Dr. Barbara Moore, Preston 1960 Preston Police Constable A. M. Macphee on escort duty, is seen talking to Dr. Barbara More in Preston during her long distance walk from John O' Groats to Land's End. British Pathe' filmed her arrival in Lands End. Watch Here Photo: A. Willacy Dr Barbara Moore (22 December 1903 14 May 1977) was a Russian-born health enthusiast who gained celebrity in the early 1960s for her long-distance walking. In December 1959 she walked from Edinburgh to London. In early 1960 she walked from John O' Groats to Land's End in 23 days. She then undertook a 46 day, 3,387 mile walk from San Francisco to New York City, where she arrived on July 6, 1960. She was a vegetarian and reputed to be a breatharian. She walked with only nuts, honey, raw fruit and vegetable juice for nourishment. She died in a London hospital on 14 May 1977.
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11. The Wooden Screw Motor Launch 'Gnat' River Ribble, Preston July 21st 1959 This teak Carvel built vessel was constructed in 1916 for the Admiralty. It was purchased by the Port of Preston in 1921 for £325. When the port closed in 1981 she was sold to Mr. J. Wilkinson (Preston) for £3,000.
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12. Photo Neil Cross Edwin Chesters, 77, held the British title for weight lifting in 1960 Preston Star Barbell Club at Blackpool 1959
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