And discover a side to Preston you never knew existed by flicking though our best archive pictures of the once-bustling Church Street. Sitting at the heart of the city, the thoroughfare has experienced something of a renaissance of late, so indulge in a spot of nostalgia and remember what it was like back in the day...
While you’re here, check out these other recent retro pieces…
25. 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s Church Street in Preston
The 1930s, when this picture looks to have been taken, was a boom time for Church Street in Preston, with many shops like these lining the road Photo: RETRO
26. 1960s, 1970s, 1990s Church Street in Preston
Taken from a nearby rooftop in 1985, this image shows the back of the Empire House flats on Church Street, Preston Photo: RETRO
27. 1960s, 1970s, 1990s Church Street in Preston
In this undated image of Church Street, Preston, we see The Real McCoy takeaway in that prime corner location with Pole Street, sitting alongside fish and chip shop Happy Haddock Photo: RETRO
28. 1960s, 1970s, 1980s Church Street in Preston
The junction of Church Street with Derby Street - probably in the 1930s Photo: RETRO