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. Lost Preston pubs
The Withy Trees pub in Fulwood closed in 2019. Currently it is awaiting redevelopment into a prayer and education centre by The Noorami Education Trust
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2. Lost Preston pubs
The Lamb on Church Street was always famous for hosting live music most nights of the week. But trade dwindled and it closed its doors in 1999 and is now student accommodation. Recently though it was announced that music could return to The Lamb as its current owners want to convert the cellar into an art gallery and music venue
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3. Lost Preston pubs
On New Hall Lane you could find the Belle Vue pub. This closed in 2014 and is now a grocery store called Maya Delikatesy
Photo: Kevin McGuinness
4. Lost Preston pubs
The Doctor Syntax is a pub close to my own heart. When I was a child my dad was the landlord and I lived there. I remember one day he forgot his keys and we had to break in at the side door! It was so exciting. This boozer closed to the public in 2009 and was converted into a Chinese restaurant
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