Preston’s Avenham Park in 13 historic pictures, from World War II and VE Day to school celebrations

Designed and built in the 1860s, Avenham Park is one of Preston’s most iconic landmarks.

From The Belvedere and The Swiss Chalet to the Japanese Garden and the Riverside Walk, it features some truly iconic local sights, not to mention the fact that it plays host to some of the city’s biggest and best-attended events. What’s more, it’s been popular from its very inception, as evidenced by this handful of images of Avenham Park from over the decades…

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