27 mind blowing retro pictures of Preston in the 1960s, from soldiers and students to festivals and labourers
By Jack Marshall
Published 17th Oct 2023, 15:19 BST
Updated 9th Feb 2024, 11:56 BST
Take a trip down memory lane...
… to 1960s Preston. As you can see from these incredible pictures, Preston in the ‘60s was a very different place indeed, but these amazing archive photos may just spark a bit of nostalgia for a lucky few.
The Vin Sumner Collection - The Top Rank Ballroom, Preston, 1960's - 1970's Mrs C.V. Broadbent of Warrington (centre) and her baby, winners of the Mother and Baby contest 1964. Sponsored by Cow & Gate Baby Foods. Photo: n/a
Dance at Fishwick Secondary School, Preston, in 1960 showing Miss Wade and Miss Rigby. The dance was in aid of Congo Relief. Photo from Tony Beale arbeale.blogspot.co.uk/ Photo: n/a