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
17. The Old Dog Inn
The Old Dog Inn 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. Photo: John Hughes
18. The Waterloo
This one may not be so vivid in many people's memories - it's The Waterloo on Friargate. It was closed down in 1984 and converted into a shop. Photo: Archive
19. Doctor Syntax
The Doctor Syntax closed to the public in 2009 and was converted into a Chinese restaurant Photo: Archive
