Toys R Us first opened it’s doors to shoppers in Preston back in 1989. It saw the growth of Deepdale Retail Park around it, and stood the test of time until its final closure in 2018. And now the retail giant has relaunched itself with a new online marketplace – just in time for Christmas. Do you have fond memories of the toy shop? Let us know. READ MORE: Fishergate Shopping Centre in the 90s. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Fishergate in the 80s. MORE MEMORIES: Fishergate in the 90s
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In 1999 Pokemon had arrived. Toys R Us store manager Jim Broadbent is pictured with the Pokemon toys available at the store in Deepdale, Preston Photo: Ian Robinson
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Star wars merchandise arrived at Toys R Us at Deepdale Retail Park in 1999. General Manager Jim Broadbent is pictured here with Darth Maul and Ob1-Kenobi Photo: Kevin McGuinness
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Toys R Us supervisor Phillip Rowland prepares for the Star Wars graphics charity auction at the store in Deepdale in 2008 Photo: Ian Robinson
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Preston Rosettes babies were teaching Geoffrey the Giraffe to dance at Toys R Us, Deepdale Retail Park, Preston back in 2013 Photo: Neil Cross