From England winning the World Cup in 1966 to the release of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band and Charlie Chaplin's last film, the mid-1960s was a heady time to be alive, and life in Preston was no different - take a look at some of our best archive pictures from that famous era.
As one reader commented: “I can’t believ the mid-1960s is so long ago now! How time flies...”
If you’re still in the mood for more retro, look no further...
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6. Preston North End dug out, Deepdale, November 23, 1967. Manager Jimmy Milne is centre
National World
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7. Football Finalists, Ribbleton Hall School, Preston. April 18, 1967 picture outside Deepdale
National World
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