The Flickr based Preston Digital Archive is a truly fantastic collection of vintage Preston related images and ephemera dating from the mid nineteenth century to the late twentieth century. There are currently almost 12,000 images available for all to view in several ranges of photographic resolution and what’s more it is completely free of charge.
AdvertisementOver time, a few digitally scanned photos of unknown origin, location and subject have appeared and the guys at Preston Digital Archive would love to know if anyone could help with identifying people, locations and any other useful information regarding these photos.
Have a look at the images below and see if there is anything you recognise about them, in particular, people and places, including names if possible. They are nearly all from the 1950’s and the 1960’s
Please note that all the images are copyright to the L.E.P.
Mystery photo twenty-three is one of a large number L.E.P. negatives that have no accompanying title or date. The lady on the right is holding a brochure relating to the centenary of the Institute of Blind Welfare 1867 – 1967 possibly associated with Galloway House, Penwortham. 1967
Mystery photo twenty-four is one of a large number L.E.P. negatives that have no accompanying title or date. Taken in 1968.
Mystery photo twenty-five is one of a large number L.E.P. negatives that have no accompanying title or date. Taken in 1968.
Mystery photo twenty-six is one of a large number L.E.P. negatives that have no accompanying title or date. Taken in 1967.
Mystery photo twenty-seven is one of a large number L.E.P. negatives that have no accompanying title or date. Taken in 1968.
Mystery photo twenty-eight is one of a large number L.E.P. negatives that have no accompanying title or date. Taken in 1968.
Mystery photo twenty-nine is one of a large number L.E.P. negatives that have no accompanying title or date. Taken in 1968.
Mystery photo thirty is one of a large number L.E.P. negatives that have no accompanying title or date. Taken in 1967.
Mystery photo thirty-one is one of a large number L.E.P. negatives that have no accompanying title or date. Taken in 1968.
Mystery photo thirty-two is one of a large number L.E.P. negatives that have no accompanying title or date. Taken in 1968.
Mystery photo thirty-three is one of a large number L.E.P. negatives that have no accompanying title or date. Taken in 1967.
Did you recognise anything in any of these photos? Even the smallest of details can very often give a significant clue as to their identification. So, if you have found something you might think of as being a lead, even a tenuous one, then please state your findings in the comments section below.