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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One of the picturesque houses found on Avenham Park in 1995 Photo: Archive
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A deserted Avenham Park in 1986 as one family brave the elements for the traditional egg rolling while a small group sheltered in the summer house Photo: Roy Payne
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A stunning photo of nature at work captured on Avenham Park Photo: Archive
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Avenham Tower, captured in 1994. This fabulous structure was built in 1847 for the Threlfall family and also consisted of the Tower House Photo: Neil Cross