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Inside Preston Prison, 1935

16 grim pictures of Preston Prison through the years

Euxton CE Primary School pupils Joe Parry, Ceyan Crossthwaiate and Dale Cunningham bring gifts in the schools Christmas Nativity Play, entitled 'It's A Baby'

19 magical memories of school Nativities in the decade of the 1990s

Sonja Walmsley, landlady of the Black Horse, Friargate, 2006

30 retro pictures of Preston landladies who kept the pints flowing

Our Lady and St. Gerards RC School, Lostock Hall, Preston, had a favourable OFSTED report in 1997. The head teacher Bernard Walmsley is pictured here with (from left) Sophie Nisbet, Hannah Christian, Jessica Littlefair and Lauren Barnard

21 amazing pictures of Preston high school teachers in the 1990s

36 marvellous rarely-seen retro pics to take you back to 1986 and 1988

21 dramatic pictures of heavy snow in Preston when it was declared a White Christmas in 1981

51 evocative historic pictures of Preston which take you back to 1972

It's the end of an era as work begins on the demolition of the former Fishergate premises of the Lancashire Evening Post. The site, which was the home of the Evening Post and its associated papers for 102 years, is being cleared to allow the development of a new shopping complex

19 astonishing pictures of how Fishergate looked back in the day

More than 300 young swimmers gave a sparkling performance at Preston and District Primary School gala. The event, staged at Preston's Saul Street Baths, proved a huge success and it was standing room only for proud parents and spectators

13 long lost pictures of swimming pools including Saul Street Baths

Andy Nash, right, landlord of the Hogshead pub, Preston, receives the George Lee Memorial Award fro the CAMRA Best Pub of the Year from Paul Riley, Chairman of West Lancashire CAMRA.

21 great photos remembering Preston pub landlords in the 90s and 00s

21 retro pictures of girls' nights out at bars and clubs in the 00s

A Nativity With A Twist at Park Street Pre-School, Chorley

27 adorable retro pictures of Christmas Nativities in days gone by

England soccer skipper Bryan Robson scored a big hit with his fans when he made an appearance in Preston to open his own shop - Birthdays - in St George's Shopping Centre.

21 fantastic retro pics of St George's Shopping Centre

Our hero.... Students Amber Abdellah and Karen Heywood meet Another Level singer Christian Fry at Tulketh High School in Ingol, Preston back in 1998

25 amazing pictures of high school life in the 1990s

31 incredible photo memories of Preston life in 2000

Preston's Whitsuntide Fair at Flag Market

15 long lost pictures including Flag Market, Friargate and Fishergate

39 exquisite picture memories of Preston in the late 1940s
Given the fact that anyone born in 1949 would now be 75 years of age, it’s safe to say that these retro archive pictures reflect a Preston which very few people will have tangible memories of.
Claire Lark

40 distant memories through treasured pictures from 1957

39 treasured pictures of infant school children in Preston in the 2000

Mount Pleasant West, Preston 1950. Former handloom weavers cellared cottages close to Corporation Street. The scene appears to be older than it looks. It would have looked very much the same in the mid 19th century

38 captivating historic pictures of Preston 1949 and 1950

27th February 1937: Two Preston North End players leave the pitch at half-time covered in mud, during a match against Charlton Athletic at 'The Valley'. (Photo by J. A. Hampton/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

15 incredibly old football pictures of Preston North End

26 absorbing old pictures of Preston in 1968 and 1969

The glass portico of the Public Hall can be seen down the street to the left, while on the right are the Electricity Showrooms at 40 & 41 Lune St. In the far distance is the Corporation Arms

30 historic retro pictures of Preston in 1930

20 soaring 1990s and 2000s aerial photos of Preston

19 immersive pics which show Preston changing through 40 years

75 extraordinary pictures of Preston Railway Station through the years

29 incredible retro images in the late 1970s

21 expressive retro photos of Preston in 1976 and 1977
Ever wondered what Preston looked like back in the 1970s?
Claire Lark

46 astonishing vintage pictures which take you right back to 1953

Nostalgic pictures go inside at Preston schools in the 1980s

I was blown away by a pizza from a British pub in the heart of Preston

These are the best dog-friendly pubs across Lancashire

26 best dog friendly pubs to visit for a pint with your adorable pooch

Campbell Street (Credit: Express Estate Agency)

Fixer-upper of the week: bargain 2-bed city suburb home on the market

Sunnyside Close (Credit: Purplebricks)

I found the ideal family home in this stylish 5 bed property for sale

Cutts Lane (Credit: Armitstead Barnett)

Idyllic 5 bed country barn conversion in picturesque village for sale

Pints of lager. Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

The highest rated bars and pubs in Chorley according to TripAdvisor

Hill Road (Credit: Marie Holmes Estates)

Mansion of the week: Luxury property with sauna, gym & bridge for sale

I used to love Domino's pizzas, but now it's just very average & meh

Quiet & peaceful 3-bed bungalow with wraparound gardens up for sale

Dimples Lane (Credit: Purplebricks)

I'd move into this spectacular 1800s country mansion for sale tomorrow

51 throwback pics of Preston school proms & results days in the 2010s

Derek Road (Credit: Purplebricks)

Landscaped garden, extension, open plan design: 3-storey home for sale

Winckelman's (Credit: Kingswood)

Popular Preston takeaway famous for smash burgers & kebabs up for sale

27 retro pics of mid-70s Preston, from fashion and clubs to North End

Glenview Court (Credit: Purplebricks)

Ultimate bargain: Spacious 2-bed home for sale for attractive price

Norshaw Crescent (Credit: Purplebricks)

Amazing bargain 3-bed home with kerb-appeal & interior design for sale

Siskin Road (Credit: Purplebricks)

I think this stylish 2-bed property is perfect for first time buyers

39 pics of 1940s Preston, from Man United v PNE to Queen Elizabeth II

Gregson Lane (Credit: Roberts & Co.)

When can I move in? Luxury 4-bed home with landscaped garden for sale

I found the best pizza dough & pepperoni than at this Preston pizzeria

Take a trip down memory lane with 19 retro Preston pictures from 1988

Heys Hunt Avenue (Credit: Purplebricks)

I found a wonderfully unique home on the market for eye-catching price

Catterall Lodge Court (Credit: Purplebricks)

I'd call this property with modern design & huge garden the dream home

Walnutwood Avenue (Credit: Holdens Estate Agents)

I found the perfect 4 bed, 3 storey cul de sac family home up for sale

I'd love to go back... 21 retro pics to take you back to 1950s Preston

Chancery Fields (Credit: Purplebricks)

I think this space-age 4-bed modern home with huge garden is flawless