All the images are taken looking down on the sprawling metropolis that Preston has now become. The city has undergone several periods of significant change over the years and some of this can be seen in the following pictures. It is a fascinating snapshot of how the streets of Preston once looked and you can compare it in your minds eye to what is there now. READ MORE: Broadgate in pictures from the 80s. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Preston’s historic Flag Market over the years. MORE MEMORIES: Preston’s covered market in the heart of the city in the 90s and 00s
5. Preston from the sky
The railway bridge at Ashton Street and Wellfield Road, taken from the spire at St Walburge's in 2004 Photo: John Hughes
6. Preston from the sky
This is an unusual view of Penwortham Way and Guild Way, taken in 2004 from the spire at St Walburge's Photo: John Hughes
7. Preston from the sky
Strand Road in Preston, showing Grand Junction and Oysten Mill in 1999 Photo: Iain Lynn
8. Preston from the sky
St George's Shopping Centre and the Flag Market, plus Preston Guild Hall, all as seen in 1999 Photo: Iain Lynn