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
17. Avenham and Miller Parks
In 1987 the disused railway bridge over the River Ribble was closed to pedestrians after vandals pushed stone slabs over a 40ft drop onto a public path Photo: Archive
19. Avenham and Miller Parks
The hills of Preston's Avenham Park were alive to the sound of music and gunfire as bands of the Kings Division gathered there for a day of entertainment in 1980 Photo: Norman Wiggins
20. Avenham and Miller Parks
The Japanese Rock Gardens in Avenham Park can be seen in the background of this image Photo: Archive