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

9. Saul Street Baths
This image is undated but it again shows the grandeur inside the large swimming baths Photo: Archive

10. 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

11. Saul Street Baths
Some of the many members of the Preston Piranha Club, pictured with coach Ray Walton in 1986 Photo: Archive


