There was a multitude of busy shops and the whole area was undergoing a massive regeneration process. But what happened in the area in the 1990s? These pictures show what it looked like – does it look the same to you? Better or worse? Let us know. READ MORE: Go back to the 1980s on Plungington Road. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Preston’s nicest buildings. MORE MEMORIES: Some of the ugliest buildings in Preston
. Plungington Road, Preston
This Post Office on Plungington Road, Preston, has survived the many closures over the years. This image was taken in 1998 Photo: Neil Cross
. Plungington Road, Preston
This image of Plungington Road was taken in 1991 and shows the shopping area was still thriving Photo: Archive
. Plungington Road, Preston
Derik's Plaice fish and chips shop was still going strong on Plungington Road in the 90s Photo: Roy Payne
. Plungington Road, Preston
Roadworks in 1993 caused problems for a number of pedestrians who tripped and fell. The council later apologised and promised to install warning signs Photo: Archive
. Plungington Road, Preston
Roadworks again causing a problem - this time for shopkeepers, like Barbara Critchley of Critchley's Butchers shop (pictured here). The repair work in 1991 was to reconstruct the carriageway, footpaths and kerbs Photo: Archive
. Plungington Road, Preston
When this image was taken of Plungington Road in 1991, highway chiefs at Preston council were considering whether to pedestrianise the popular shopping area Photo: Roy Payne
. Plungington Road, Preston
Sitting a little further away from the main shopping drag was this little corner store at the junction of Eldon Street and Plungington Road. The image was taken in 1995 Photo: Kevin McGuinness
. Plungington Road, Preston
The New Plungington Club on Plungington Road, Preston - as seen here in 1998 Photo: Lindsey North
. Plungington Road, Preston
In the 1990s this corner spot was occupied by Done Bookmakers - a betting shop. A far cry from Greenways toy shop that used to be housed there in the 1980s Photo: Iain Lynn
1. Plungington Road, Preston
This Post Office on Plungington Road, Preston, has survived the many closures over the years. This image was taken in 1998 Photo: Neil Cross
2. Plungington Road, Preston
This image of Plungington Road was taken in 1991 and shows the shopping area was still thriving Photo: Archive
3. Plungington Road, Preston
Derik's Plaice fish and chips shop was still going strong on Plungington Road in the 90s Photo: Roy Payne
4. Plungington Road, Preston
Roadworks in 1993 caused problems for a number of pedestrians who tripped and fell. The council later apologised and promised to install warning signs Photo: Archive