Cheapside – meaning literally the place to trade, from the Old English ceap = to barter – is situated in one of the oldest parts of Preston, and sits proudly opposite the Harris Museum and Art Gallery, facing the Flag Market. One of the shops on this small street, also known as Market Place, is said to have stood there since the 15th century – and is currently occupied by Thos. Yates Jewellers. There has been much change on this funny little road – what do you remember of it? READ MORE: Look back at Preston’s Orchard Street in pictures. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: 30 lost pictures of Preston’s Church Street. MORE MEMORIES: Dereliction and demolition in Preston over the years
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5. Cheapside Preston
These two shops - Thos. Yates and Whiteside's Tours Ltd - make up one of the most important historical sites in Preston city centre. For 33 and 34 Market Place (or Cheapside) are believed to be the oldest in the heart of Preston. They have remarkably escaped waves of substantial rebuilding of Market Place and Cheapside down the centuries. This image was taken in 1989 when they were awarded listed building status Photo: Bernard Howe
6. Cheapside Preston
In this image of Cheapside you can see just how short the road appears to be. You can also make out the modern monstrosity of Crystal House dominating the skyline, on the site of the former Town Hall Photo: Kevin McGuinness
7. Cheapside Preston
This image from 1994 shows buildings still boarded up on Cheapside following the Lancashire Evening Post's move from the site to brand new offices in Fulwood Photo: Archive
8. Cheapside Preston
This was taken in 1989 and shows Thos. Yates Jewellers on Cheapside. This building has really stood the tests of time - having quietly sat watch on the changes on Market Place since the 15th century Photo: Bernard Howe