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The Stanley (Credit: Garry Cook)

29 hilarious & nostalgic retro pictures of scenes and characters at Preston's Stanley Arms down the years

With The Stanley Arms now under new ownership and going from strength to strength in the city centre, we take a look back at times gone by at the beloved pub.

With The Stanley Arms having closed its doors last October ahead of a council licensing review, the pub even had to cancel a ‘farewell party’ last year.

Thankfully for local punters, the establishment has since reopened under new stewardship, so here we take a look back at the good times had at the beloved Preston boozer. Sign up for our free newsletters now

And, as reader Pat Edgeley says of The Stanley: “Great night out.”

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Check out some of photographer Gary Cook’s best shots of the pub in all its glory down the years...

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