I can't believe what it all looked like... 33 retro pics of St George's Shopping Centre & the Flag Market

But, with everything changing rather gradually, it’s fascinating to delve into history to get a glimpse of what things looked like back in the day - after all, it may surprise you to see just how much everything has evolved.

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Still in the mood for a bit more reminiscing? Take a look at a few of our other recent retro pieces...

I wish I could go back... 29 throwback retro pics of Preston in the 2000s, from girls' nights out to PNE

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I remember my school days... 47 timeless retro pics of 1970s & 1980s Preston schools, students & teachers

I forgot my baby outside in her pram once! 34 retro pics of Preston's Plungington Road in the 1980s & 1990s