Preston has a rich history that fortunately was captured on camera from
its days as a cotton town. In Preston Reflections, local author Keith
Johnson presents a fascinating visual chronicle, reflecting on the
endeavours and achievements of bygone generations that made the
university city of today. This book shows readers glimpses of Preston
past and present. There have been periods of poverty, progress and
prosperity, and displays of pomp, pageantry and patriotism, all of which
have left us with images to cherish. Every picture tells its own story
and the images featured, which ingeniously merge historic and modern
scenes in one view, reflect the changes through time in a unique and
enchanting way. Each one enables you to linger in the past and compare
the current view. Viewing the old and new images uncovers layers of
history perhaps forgotten yet at the root of the lives of earlier
generations. This superb collection of pictures cleverly mirrors life in
Preston today and in bygone times.