So here we’ve gathered a collection of our best archive pictures of the city’s most historic buildings and landmarks. Take a look...
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5. Preston historic and forgotten buildings and places
Traders from all over the North West gathered to wake Preston up from its sleepy Tuesday blues. The town's covered market - opened in 1875 - became the centre of attention for its first ever car boot sale - claimed to be one of the biggest in Europe. The idea for the sale - which attracted around 200 cars and stall holders - came from Coun Albert Richardson, Preston's chairman of environmental health Photo: RETRO
6. Preston historic and forgotten buildings and places
33 Market Square - late 16th to early 17th century Photo: Google Maps
7. Preston historic and forgotten buildings and places
Ye Olde Blue Belle Public House, Church St. Preston 1949, which dates back to the early 1700s. One of the oldest inns in Preston, (and still serving) Also a favourite resort of the hostlers and stablemen of the Derby family, whose stables were behind the photographer on the north side of Church Street Photo: n/a
8. Preston historic and forgotten buildings and places
St. Walburge's Church, which dates back to 1873. Photo: Photo Neil Cross