In Preston we have been blessed with a number of beautiful open spaces and Avenham and Miller Parks in the heart of the city centre make up just two of them. They have a colourful history, dating back to 1860s, when they were created during the Cotton Famine. The parks are connected by paths, alongside the River Ribble and underneath an ornate railway bridge. A visit to the park must evoke many memories for many, and we hope these pictures from the 80s and 90s help spark those recollections. READ MORE: Take a trip back to Miller Arcade in the past. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: A bird’s eye view of Preston in 2013. MORE MEMORIES: Aerial photos of Preston in the 90s and 00s
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Taking a stroll with the dog past flood waters on Avenham Park in 1988 Photo: Archive
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A majestic view across Avenham Park in Preston in 1992 Photo: Archive
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This gentleman is making his way past the Boer War Memorial on Avenham Park, Preston in 1983 Photo: Norman Wiggins
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A view of a frozen River Ribble from Preston's Miller Arcade in 1985 Photo: Bernard Howe