20 ultra rare retro pictures of the evolving Preston skyline in the 1990s and 2000s as seen from the skies

By Jack Marshall

Published 7th Mar 2024, 10:46 BST

This is Preston as you've never seen it before.

Take a look at what the ever-changing face of Preston's growing skyline looked like back in the 1990s and 2000s.

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17. The Fishergate Centre and Preston railway - image taken in 2004 from St Walburge's church spire Photo: John Hughes

18. In good conditions you can see so much of the sprawling city centre from the top of St Walburge's church spire. This is the University of Central Lancashire's halls of residence and housing, pictured in 2004 Photo: John Hughes

19. Fylde Road and Tulketh Brow in Ashton, as seen from St Walburge's church spire in 2004 Photo: John Hughes

20. This area is now unrecognisable from 2004 when the image was taken. It shows the university roundabout and the Lamb and Packet pub Photo: John Hughes

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