31 historic retro pictures of Preston's infamous Moor Lane flats down the decades before they were demolished
By Jack Marshall
Published 13th Oct 2023, 06:00 BST
Updated 16th Feb 2024, 13:46 BST
Opened in 1962 and demolished in 2001, the flats remained etched into the memories of countless Prestonians.
Jutting out on the city’s skyline, the towers took two years to build and contained 288 flats which were home to more than 14,600 over the years. Sadly, they were condemned as dangerous and were scheduled for immediate demolition. Take a look at our best retro pictures of them in their heyday.
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The official opening of the Moor Lane flats by the Mayor of Preston Coun J Atkinson accompanied by the Mayoress Mrs Atkinson. Coun Atkinson cuts the tape to officially open the Elizabeth Street flats Photo: RETRO
This drawing was prepared in 1960 and is an artist's impression of the new block of flats which are to be built in Preston on the ground between Lancaster Road and Moor Lane, Preston Photo: RETRO