Cheapside, Preston.
B&W postcard RP-PPC by Frith No. PSTN 79 c.1962
Store names familiar to many Prestonians; Stylo, Richard Shops, John Collier and Stead & Simpson. Corporate identity and historical significance usually don't get along. The facades of the shop fronts in Cheapside are a typical example. The prevailing sentiment in the 60's was to do away with anything connected with the grimy past as evidenced by this array of shiny new shop fronts. (compare with the older image below)
Cheapside, Preston.
B&W postcard RP-PPC by Frith No. PSTN 79 c.1962
Store names familiar to many Prestonians; Stylo, Richard Shops, John Collier and Stead & Simpson. Corporate identity and historical significance usually don't get along. The facades of the shop fronts in Cheapside are a typical example. The prevailing sentiment in the 60's was to do away with anything connected with the grimy past as evidenced by this array of shiny new shop fronts. (compare with the older image below)