We take a look at the empty streets of Preston and compare them to now. Preston’s normally bustling two main shopping thoroughfares – Fishergate and Friargate – were like a ghost town. As life mostly returns to normal we see the city centre busy and lively once again. READ MORE: Preston’s own Coronation Street – Lovat Road. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Fishergate in the 80s
21. Shops closed
Shops closed and St John's Shopping Centre mostly in darkness on the first Saturday afternoon after lockdown started Photo: Neil Cross
22. Quiet
Barely a person in sight in Preston city centre the morning after lockdown begins Photo: Neil Cross
23. Standing watch
The Harris Museum and Art Gallery keeps a silent watch over the city as the many stay home during the pandemic Photo: Neil Cross
24. The morning after
Preston city centre wakes up to virtually empty streets the morning after lockdown begins Photo: Neil Cross