This shows a line up of good men and true outside Martin Askew's Linoleum and Oilcloth shop in Lancaster Road, Preston at the corner of what was then Walker Street. | National World

placeholder image — This shows a line up of good men and true outside Martin Askew's Linoleum and Oilcloth shop in Lancaster Road, Preston at the corner of what was then Walker Street. | National World

13 historical Preston pictures taken at the turn of the 20th Century from 1900-1901

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Published 31st Oct 2024, 14:43 GMT

These fascinating pictures show how Preston was shaping up at the start of the 20th Century.

They are a fascinating insight into life in our city - its people, landscapes, churches and shops. They are a snapshot into a world we didn’t know, only one we can see through the history books.

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This is the Rigby family who may have gathered to celebrate the coronation of Edward VII in 1901. | National World

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13 historical Preston pictures taken at the turn of the 20th Century from 1900-1901

These fascinating pictures show how Preston was shaping up at the start of the 20th Century.

13. Preston 1900-1901

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