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
25. Spindlemakers Arms
The Spindlemakers Arms on Lancaster Road North closed in 1994. The Spindlemakers Arms is one of those pubs that actually occupied two different spots in its lifetime - at 124 and 135 Lancaster Road North, and later, at its current position of 212 - 214 Lancaster Road North Photo: Neil Cross
26. The Ribbleside
The Ribbleside finally closed its doors in 2008 and was turned into a restaurant Photo: Ian Robinson
27. Plungington Tavern
A magnificent looking building at the junction of Ripon Street and Plungington Road, the Plungington Tavern shut its doors in 2014 Photo: Kevin McGuinness
28. Th'Ole In Th'Wall.
Found in an odd location under the railway bridge on Fylde Road, for most of its existence this pub was known as the Princess Alexandra, but at the same time it was also commonly known as Th'Ole In Th'Wall. In 1995 it became the Tap & Spile. It was then briefly re-named as Rooneys, and finally finished its days back as the 'Ole In Th'Wall. It stopped serving pints in the year 2000. Photo: Neil Cross