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
13. Moor Park
A pleasant spring day in 1988 shows off the beauty of the Serpentine Lake at Moor Park in Preston Photo: Archive
14. Moor Park
A line of trees found alongside Moor Park Avenue in 1992 Photo: Lindsey North
15. Moor Park
The football pitches classed as unsuitable for play in 1992. This was following celebrations held on Moor Park for the Preston Guild Photo: Kevin McGuinness
16. Moor Park
A view of the little island found on the Serpentine Lake. On the right you can just make out the small pavilion that looks out onto the water Photo: Archive