Sadly that is no longer the case as it has been revealed that the number of pubs in England and Wales has fallen below 40,000 for the first time and that there are 7,000 fewer than a decade ago. We’ve been through our archives and found pictures of a number hostelries that have disappeared from the Preston landscape over the years – some have been demolished, many turned into flats – but they will always live on in our memories. What do you remember about these once great pubs? Let us know – [email protected]. READ MORE: Boozy trip down Meadow Street. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Popular Preston pubs. MORE MEMORIES: A night out in Preston
1. The Hollywood Bar
The Hollywood Bar is probably one of Preston's most popular pubs. Found on East View it was originally known as the Sir Robert Peel and changed it's name to the Hollywood Bar in 1983 and then to Finney's Sports Bar. It was described in a 2004 beer guide as a thriving free house but was closed in 2010. Photo: Archive
2. The Sumners
The Sumners on Watling Street Road has the honour of being a pub that was demolished twice. It was first closed down in 1985 and the new Sumners pub was built behind the old building. The new pub opened before the old one was demolished for road widening to ease traffic. The new Sumners pub stopped serving ale in 2018 and the building was almost immediately demolished. Photo: Archive
3. The Boatman Arms
The Boatman Arms was situated on Marsh Lane. Known at the time of closure as The Fighting Cock, it was demolished to make way for student accommodation called Boatmans House. The Fighting Cock was another pub frequented by students Photo: Kevin McGuinness
4. The Lamb and Packet
Another one on the student circuit was The Lamb and Packet on the Adelphi roundabout. The Lamb and Packet dates back to at least 1807, although it was rebuilt 12 feet further back in 1877 when Friargate was widened. It shut its doors in 2017. Photo: Archive