So here we’ve gathered a collection of our best archive pictures of the city’s most historic buildings and landmarks in order to discover Preston's ancient history by exploring 31 of its most ancient landmarks.
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1. Preston historic and forgotten buildings and places
Back of the old Town Hall, Preston 1860. This property was built in 1781 and served the town until early 1862 when all was swept away in preparation for the new Town Hall which opened in 1867. This view is from Cheapside looking towards Fishergate Photo: n/a
2. Preston historic and forgotten buildings and places
Before the days of the Royal Preston Hospital, patients attended the Royal Infirmary, Deepdale, Preston, opened in 1869. The hospital closed in 1990. This postcard, by G Cross, comes courtesy of Preston Digital Archive. Photo: Preston Digital Archive
3. Preston historic and forgotten buildings and places
Old Penwortham Bridge, Preston c.1863, opened 1759. Taken from Penwortham, looking towards Broadgate and Preston. Photo: PDA
4. Preston historic and forgotten buildings and places
4 Winckley Square, which dates back to the early 1800s Photo: Google Maps