PRESTON North End's march to Wembley for the 1954 FA Cup Final has gone down in history among followers of the famous old team. Lead by the greatest player ever to pull on the club's white jersey, Sir Tom Finney, the scene was set for one of the competition's epic climaxes.


Lancashire Evening Post is publishing a special book looking back at Preston North End’s march to Wembley for the 1954 FA Cup Final.

Preston North End: The 1954 FA Cup Final dips into the picture archives of the Lancashire Evening Post to look back at the dramatic clash with West Bromwich Albion. Featuring scores of stunning never seen before photographs this super book charts the team’s preparations on and off the field in the run up to the big day.

It joins fans in London on the day of the trip, chronicles all of the match action and the players home coming as supporters line the streets of Preston to welcome their heroes.

To secure your copy of Preston North End: The 1954 FA Cup Final e-mail rachel.hewitt@lep.co.uk or telephone Rachel on (01772) 838180. This unique portrait of a golden age in the club's history is available for £12.99 plus £3 postage and package.