With The Stanley Arms having closed its doors last October ahead of a council licensing review, the pub even had to cancel a ‘farewell party’ last year.
Thankfully for local punters, the establishment has since reopened under new stewardship, so here we take a look back at the good times had at the beloved Preston boozer.
And, as reader Pat Edgeley says of The Stanley: “Great night out.”
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1. The Stanley (Credit: Garry Cook)
The Stanley (Credit: Garry Cook) Photo: Garry Cook @gazcook
2. The Stanley (Credit: Garry Cook)
The Stanley (Credit: Garry Cook) Photo: Garry Cook @gazcook
3. The Stanley (Credit: Garry Cook)
The Stanley (Credit: Garry Cook) Photo: Garry Cook @gazcook
4. The Stanley (Credit: Garry Cook)
Broccan Tyzack-Carlin performs Turtle at The Stanley Arms, Preston, part of Lancashire Fringe Festival. The Stanley (Credit: Garry Cook) Photo: GARRY COOK