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
29. Painted Wagon Saloon
On the opposite corner to the Theatre Hotel, situated below the ABC Cinema was the Painted Wagon Saloon. Though the cinema was built in 1959 the pub was only constructed in 1973. The entire building closed in 1982 and was totally demolished in October 1986 Photo: Archive
30. The Belle Vue
On New Hall Lane you could find The Belle Vue pub. This closed in 2014. Photo: Kevin McGuinness
31. The Lime Kiln
A pub since around 1839, The Lime Kiln sat proudly on Aqueduct Street. It traded as the Lime Kiln until its closure in 2008 and was then converted into a Chinese restaurant. But it lay empty from 2014. Photo: Ian Robinson