And so, while the ‘60s may seem like a pretty recent era, the steady march of time means that plenty has change across the intervening decades. But you can still take a trip back in time to 1960s Preston by flicking through our best archive pictures of Preston back in those days.
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9. 1960s Preston
Lune Street, Preston 1960 Mather's Printing Works was directly opposite the Public Hall. This image was taken from from Wharf Street which ran along side the Public Hall. Part of the Spread Eagle Hotel is seen on the left. The roof of St. George's Church is at the top right. This part of lune street was swept away as part of the Ring Road development. Photo: PDA
10. 1960s Preston
Lune Street, Preston 1960 Image taken from directly in front of the Public Hall, looking towards the junction with Friargate. The Corporation Arms is on left, and the old Spread Eagle Hotel is on the right. Other than the front of the Public Hall this part of Lune Street was swept away to accomodate the new Ring Road. Photo: PDA
11. 1960s Preston
The Sitting Goose Public House, North Road, Preston 1960 This row of properties was demolished in 1965 as a result of the Ring Road and Bus Station development. Photo: PDA
12. 1960s Preston
The Spread Eagle Hotel, Lune Street, Preston 1960 Lune Street at its entrance with Friargate. Photo: PDA