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.
This picture was sent in Mr John Grime from Fulwood, Preston. Photo shows six soldiers having a rest from a patrol in South Cameroon, West Africa in 1960.I am having a pint cup of tea l/c Harry Wilkinson, second on right and Don Wylie on my left from Fleetwood. I am now living at cabus, near Garstang enjoying my retirement. Photo: RETRO