But as few of us will remember that particular event we thought we would bring you some more recent pictures – dating from the 60s through to its closure in 1991. As many will remember Saul Street Baths was demolished in 1991 and replaced with the current Preston Crown Courts complex. READ MORE: A walk down Fishergate in the 90s. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Lockdown in Preston
5. Saul Street Baths
Preston Piranha Club trained at Saul Street Baths and was a home from home for many budding young swimming stars. They were led by these three men - Piranha officias Peter Rigby (left), Eric Heald (right), with coach Ray Walton in the middle Photo: Archive
6. Saul Street Baths
Because Saul Street Baths was also used as a dance hall the interior was very different to many other swimming venues around the county. It's grandeur can be seen here in this image from 1986 Photo: Archive
7. Saul Street Baths
Yet despite the grandeur of the upper floors of Saul Street Baths, down below was a warren of rooms and corridors, much like this one. This picture is undated but a good guess would be that it was taken in the early years of the swimming pool Photo: Archive
8. Saul Street Baths
Some of the many members of the Preston Piranha Club, pictured with coach Ray Walton in 1986 Photo: Archive