With that in mind, it’s perhaps unsurprising to know that Preston has evolved plenty over the 68 years since 1956, but it’s nevertheless incredible to be offered the chance to catch a glimpse of what life back in those days actually looked like.
Here are a few of our best archive pictures from that heady era.
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5. Preston Corporation Tug Frank Jamieson (1956 - 1981) Frank Jamieson, Built 1956 by Henry Robb Ltd, Leith for 72,827 GBP Sold: 1981 to James Fisher, Barrow for 25,000 GBP Named after Alderman Frank Jamieson, Mayor of Preston 1949/50
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6. Womens Cricket Team Preston August 1956. Ninety-seven for five - and Bolton declare. Dorothy Pilling, who also plays for the county eleven, and Doreen Howarth return to the pavilion with the Preston fielders.
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7. Old Erecting Shop, Joseph Foster's, Soho Foundry, Greenbank Street, Preston. February 25, 1956
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8. Bill Perry and the first goal in a match against Preston North End in 1956.
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