Sadly that is no longer the case as it has been revealed that the number of pubs in England and Wales has fallen below 40,000 for the first time and that there are 7,000 fewer than a decade ago. We’ve been through our archives and found pictures of a number hostelries that have disappeared from the Preston landscape over the years – some have been demolished, many turned into flats – but they will always live on in our memories. What do you remember about these once great pubs? Let us know – [email protected]. READ MORE: Boozy trip down Meadow Street. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Popular Preston pubs. MORE MEMORIES: A night out in Preston
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The Boatman Arms was situated on Marsh Lane. Known at the time of closure as The Fighting Cock, it was demolished to make way for student accommodation called Boatmans House. The Fighting Cock was another pub frequented by students Photo: Kevin McGuinness
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The Hollywood Bar is probably one of Preston's most popular pubs. Found on East View it was originally known as the Sir Robert Peel and changed it's name to the Hollywood Bar in 1983 and then to Finney's Sports Bar. It was described in a 2004 beer guide as a thriving free house but was closed in 2010 and now a travel agency Photo: Archive
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Another one on the student circuit was The Lamb and Packet on the Adelphi roundabout. The Lamb and Packet dates back to at least 1807, although it was rebuilt 12 feet further back in 1877 when Friargate was widened. It shut its doors in 2017. The premises is owned by the University of Central Lancashire Photo: Archive
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The Lamb on Church Street was always famous for hosting live music most nights of the week. But trade dwindled and it closed its doors in 1999 and is now student accommodation. Recently though it was announced that music could return to The Lamb as its current owners want to convert the cellar into an art gallery and music venue Photo: Archive
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A little of the beaten track of the city centre, but an important local meeting spot of Ingol was the John O'Gaunt pub. This one closed down in 2014 and has since been turned into a children's nursery Photo: Kevin McGuinness
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This was the original Sumners Hotel pub before it was demolished and replaced by a new Sumners pub behind it Photo: Lawrence Wareing
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Sign for the Spindlemakers Arms - a pub long closed down and left to rot over many years Photo: Neil Cross
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This picture of the Old Dog Inn on Church street shows the back entrance and was taken around 1902 Photo: Archive
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The Bridge Inn at Penwortham was a popular pub, especially among those out walking. But that wasn't enough to save it and it closed in 2011 and was converted into a children's day nursery Photo: Neil Cross
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On Lovat Road sat the Lovat Road pub, used by regulars who lived in the immediate area. That wasn't enough to sustain it though and it closed in 2004 and is now used as living accommodation Photo: Ian Robinson
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The Theatre Hotel held a prime location of Fishergate. It was demolished in 1960 and replaced by a new building (seen here). It was then completely refurbished in the 1980s only to be suddenly closed and demolished in October 1987. It was bought to make way for the new development in the area comprising of the Fishergate Centre and other shops Photo: Archive
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Here we have Lionels, but it is better known to the folk of Preston as the Guild Tavern. Many will have graced the doors of this town centre pub over the years. But it closed its doors in 2006 and was later turned into student accommodation Photo: Donna Clifford
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The Old Dog on Church Street dates all the way back to 1715. It is a grade II listed building. One of its claims to fame is that it was there that Wesleyan Methodism was born in Preston. But old history can't keep a pub alive and it was closed down in 2018 with its future unknown Photo: John Hughes
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This one may not be so vivid in many people's eyes - it's The Waterloo on Friargate. It was closed down in 1984 and converted into a shop Photo: Archive
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The Doctor Syntax is a pub close to my own heart. When I was a child my dad was the landlord and I lived there. I remember one day he forgot his keys and we had to break in at the side door! It was so exciting. This boozer closed to the public in 2009 and was converted into a Chinese restaurant Photo: Archive
1. Lost Preston pubs
The Hollywood Bar is probably one of Preston's most popular pubs. Found on East View it was originally known as the Sir Robert Peel and changed it's name to the Hollywood Bar in 1983 and then to Finney's Sports Bar. It was described in a 2004 beer guide as a thriving free house but was closed in 2010 and now a travel agency Photo: Archive
2. Lost Preston pubs
Another one on the student circuit was The Lamb and Packet on the Adelphi roundabout. The Lamb and Packet dates back to at least 1807, although it was rebuilt 12 feet further back in 1877 when Friargate was widened. It shut its doors in 2017. The premises is owned by the University of Central Lancashire Photo: Archive
3. Lost Preston pubs
The Lamb on Church Street was always famous for hosting live music most nights of the week. But trade dwindled and it closed its doors in 1999 and is now student accommodation. Recently though it was announced that music could return to The Lamb as its current owners want to convert the cellar into an art gallery and music venue Photo: Archive
4. Lost Preston pubs
A little of the beaten track of the city centre, but an important local meeting spot of Ingol was the John O'Gaunt pub. This one closed down in 2014 and has since been turned into a children's nursery Photo: Kevin McGuinness