It was originally common land derived from the Royal Forest of Fulwood by the Charter of Henry III in 1235. Formally known as Preston Moor the park has been at the centre of many of the town’s historic and memorable events for hundreds of years. These archive pictures were all taken in more recent times, with a smattering of older pictures thrown in to show the real history of the open space. Many Preston residents will have memories of Moor Park and we hope we’ve brought some of them back with these photos. READ MORE: Wander through Preston’s Avenham and Miller Parks. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Look back at Preston’s Indoor Market in the 80s and 90s. MORE MEMORIES: A bird’s eye view of Preston in 2013

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In 1962 visitors to Moor Park in Preston were treated to this magnificent display of plumage from this regal-looking peacock in the corporation aviary Photo: Archive

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Ducks scavenge for food on an iced over the Serpentine Lake at Moor Park in Preston in 1986 Photo: Archive

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In 1989 Monster Trucks roared across Preston's Moor Park and crowds flocked to see the show. Stunt drivers gave a spectacular thrill-a-minute performance before amazed spectators Photo: Lindsey North


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When this image was taken of Moor Park's Serpentine in 1990 it had been discovered that the lake was in need of considerable improvement due to a build-up of 30 years of silt Photo: Archive

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This image from 1971 shows workers filling in Moor Park swimming pool. It was closed in 1970 because of the high cost of maintenance and repairs Photo: Archive

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A quiet autumn morning on Moor Park Avenue, which runs alongside Moor Park in Preston. The image is dated 1967 Photo: Archive

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Visitors to Preston's Moor Park in 1966 feed one of the resident swans. The birds were named Hubert and Jenny Photo: Archive

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A treasured pastime for most young children - a visit to the park to feed the ducks. This image, taken at the Serpentine Lake on Preston's Moor Park, was taken in 1971 Photo: Archive

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Workmen are hoisting up a section of the new dome on to the roof of Moor Park Observatory in 1964 Photo: Archive


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In 1962 visitors to Moor Park in Preston were treated to this magnificent display of plumage from this regal-looking peacock in the corporation aviary Photo: Archive

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Ducks scavenge for food on an iced over the Serpentine Lake at Moor Park in Preston in 1986 Photo: Archive

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In 1989 Monster Trucks roared across Preston's Moor Park and crowds flocked to see the show. Stunt drivers gave a spectacular thrill-a-minute performance before amazed spectators Photo: Lindsey North
