These images may almost seem like they’re from a different planet, but then again they are, in fact, Preston as you’ve likely never seen it before: a Preston from a different decade, a different century, and a different Millennium.
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6. After 33 years as a teacher, Mr Charles Davies has one ambition for his retirement - to have the chance to do nothing. Mr Davies, 57, has been the headteacher at Holme Slack County Primary, Preston, for 19 years and previously served as deputy head at Larches Primary School from 1964 to 1970 and as a teacher at Greenlands Primary from 1956. He is pictured (centre) celebrating with colleagues
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7. Arsenal goalkeeper Kelsey dives to prevent Sammy Taylor, PNE, getting to the ball at Highbury. Also in the picture is Jimmy Baxter (right) of PNE. Arsenal v Preston, February 19, 1957.
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8. Goss Printing Presses, Preston 1957 The Production Control Department in the new office block. July 1957
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