Mrs Polly Fallon may have been wheelchair-bound and living on the 13th floor of a showpiece block of flats at Sandown Court in Avenham, Preston - but she was a happy soul - savouring her spectacular view across PrestonMrs Polly Fallon may have been wheelchair-bound and living on the 13th floor of a showpiece block of flats at Sandown Court in Avenham, Preston - but she was a happy soul - savouring her spectacular view across Preston
Mrs Polly Fallon may have been wheelchair-bound and living on the 13th floor of a showpiece block of flats at Sandown Court in Avenham, Preston - but she was a happy soul - savouring her spectacular view across Preston

Avenham flats: Here's 29 picture memories of Preston's tower blocks and other flats in the city centre area of Avenham

We’ve looked at Moor Lane flats in Preston, now it is the turn of those found in Avenham.
By Naomi Moon
Published 21st Jun 2022, 15:45 GMT

The flats in Avenham comprise of a number of high-rise blocks – Richmond, Lincoln and Carlisle House - and many smaller flats dotted around the area. They were built in the 1960s and are still standing in the Queen Street estate of Preston. With these images we look at the changing face of the flats over the years. Do they bring back memories for you? Let us know. READ MORE: Memories of Moor Lane flats. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Back to Broughton High School. MORE MEMORIES: Friargate in the 80s

This image is undated but is an atmospheric shot showing the maisonettes and the tower blocks in the distance

1. Memories of Avenham flats

This image is undated but is an atmospheric shot showing the maisonettes and the tower blocks in the distance Photo: Archive

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Looking towards some of the maisonettes in Avenham - note the underpass giving access to other parts of the estate

2. Memories of Avenham flats

Looking towards some of the maisonettes in Avenham - note the underpass giving access to other parts of the estate Photo: Archive

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The newly-built £4,000 corporation flats in Oxford Street, Avenham, pictured here in 1967

3. Memories of Avenham flats

The newly-built £4,000 corporation flats in Oxford Street, Avenham, pictured here in 1967 Photo: Archive

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A view of some of the maisonettes which feature in the Avenham estate, with the soaring tower blocks in the background

4. Memories of Avenham flats

A view of some of the maisonettes which feature in the Avenham estate, with the soaring tower blocks in the background Photo: Archive

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