The brainchild of William Cross, a local solicitor, Winckley Square was originally established as a restricted development and exclusive residential area, overseen by Cross and his wife in 1801.
He took the square's name from the former owner Thomas Winckley, from whom the site was purchased, with the square's gardens originally comprised of private plots owned by residents.
Later it became a public park, which included the Sir Robert Peel statue being erected by public subscription in 1852. More recently Winckley Square underwent a £1.2m restoration to reassert its place as the jewel in the crown of Preston.
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9. The final resting spot of Preston businessman Mr James Todd. When he died in 1931 his ashes were placed in container which was secreted in the outer wall of his office overlooking Winckley Square gardensPhoto: Kevin McGuinness
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11. Cars lined up outside offices along Winckley Square in 1983Photo: Archive
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12. Modern office buildings close to Winckley Square in 1984 - looking down towards the statue of Sir Robert PeelPhoto: Archive
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