21 businesses that have closed in Preston including BHS, C&A and Wilko

By Sean Gleaves

Digital Reporter

Published 23rd Apr 2024, 19:46 BST

Updated 23rd Apr 2024, 19:46 BST

Take a trip down memory lane!

Preston’s high street has changed a great deal over the years.

These are just some of the shops, restaurants, pubs and attractions that we have loved and lost in the city:

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TV comedian Tom O'Connor opened the Littlewoods Catalogue Shop in Preston's Fishergate Centre.

1. Littlewoods Catalogue Shop

TV comedian Tom O'Connor opened the Littlewoods Catalogue Shop in Preston's Fishergate Centre. | Archive Photo: Archive

C&A was a much-loved fashion retailer and was an icon of the high street. It closed its UK stores in 2001.

2. C&A

C&A was a much-loved fashion retailer and was an icon of the high street. It closed its UK stores in 2001. | Archive Photo: Archive

BHS was a large department store on Preston's Fishergate which closed down in 2016.

3. British Home Stores

BHS was a large department store on Preston's Fishergate which closed down in 2016. | Google Photo: Google

On the corner of Ribbleton Lane and Deepdale Road, directly opposite Preston Prison. It closed down in 2006 and was demolished in 2007 to create a pay and display car park. Charles Dickens was reputed to have stayed there, as were judges from the Assize Courts next door to the prison.

4. County Arms

On the corner of Ribbleton Lane and Deepdale Road, directly opposite Preston Prison. It closed down in 2006 and was demolished in 2007 to create a pay and display car park. Charles Dickens was reputed to have stayed there, as were judges from the Assize Courts next door to the prison. | Kevin McGuinness Photo: Kevin McGuinness

Preston Restaurants Pubs C&A BHS Lancashire

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