The shop is an absolute British institution, beloved by many as not only a childhood classic but a modern staple of the ever-evolving high street.
M&S has long held a beloved place in many a British shopper’s heart, so what better way to take a trip down the proverbial high street that is memory lane than by taking a look at some of our best archive pictures of Preston’s flagship Fishergate M&S store through the ages.
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13. M&S Preston
The main entrance to the Marks & Spencer store on Fishergate in Preston Photo: RETRO
15. M&S Preston
The revamped bedding department in 1992 provided customers with a look at the full range of bed linens in use rather than in packaging and was staffed by this trio - (from left to right): Elizabeth Barry, Brenda Vernon, and Chris Gardner Photo: RETRO
16. M&S Preston
These buildings stood on the site of the current Marks & Spencer store in Fishergate,. They were demolished to make way for the new superstore in 1929 Photo: RETRO