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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The River Ribble as seen from the old Tram Bridge at Avenham Park, Preston in 1990 Photo: Archive
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A sneek peek at the River Ribble through trees on Avenham Park in Preston Photo: Archive
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The wide open space of Avenham Park is captured in this image from 1992 Photo: Lindsey North
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This image from 1995 shows the beauty of the Japanese Gardens within Avenham Park. The gardens feature a wide variety of unusual ornamental plants and trees and were planted alongside a large spread of rockery, creating an exotic and unique area to stroll through Photo: Archive