We continue our look at Preston’s two main shopping areas by taking a look at Fishergate in the 1980s. A busy time in the history of the street, featuring many shops sadly no longer seen on the high street. READ MORE: Lane Ends from 60s to 90s. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Preston in the 1980s
13. 1980s Fishergate
A bus makes its way along Fishergate, behind the cyclist Photo: Archive
14. 1980s Fishergate
Demolition work on Fishergate in 1987 Photo: Archive
15. 1980s Fishergate
A rare sight these days - an empty Fishergate. This was taken outside the former Lancashire Evening Post building in 1983 Photo: Archive
16. 1980s Fishergate
A very different looking Butler Street junction Photo: Archive