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
21. Boar's Head
Another one situated on Friargate - The Boar's Head was opposite where McDonald's is now. It closed its doors in 1983. There was also an upstairs bar at the Boar's Head called the Murrayfield Lounge. Photo: Archive
22. Red Lion
The old Red Lion pub on Church Street was one of three coaching inns found in the town centre. Photo: Archive
23. The Royal Lancaster Hotel or Bar
The Royal Lancaster Hotel or Bar was later revamped and renamed Coconut Grove. Some may even remember it as Crusoe's. It finally closed its doors in 1996. Photo: John Holderness
24. The Garrison
One of two pubs popular with the football crowds, The Royal Garrison, or Garrison as it was also known, shut its doors in 2012. In close proximity to Fulwood Barracks, it was also a regular haunt of soldiers from the army base. Photo: Kevin McGuinness