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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22. M&S Preston
Customers eagerly wait outside Marks & Spencer to gain a glimpse of the new look store following its overhaul in 1994 Photo: RETRO
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The active wear section in the ladies formal and casual range at the Marks & Spencer store in 1992 Photo: RETRO
24. M&S Preston
A huge removal team was poised to sweep into action at the Marks & Spencer store as it closed its doors for 36 hours to enable more than 25,000 items of merchandise to be moved or repositioned before opening time the following Monday. Pictured: Building materials ready to go in for changes in 1994 Photo: RETRO