We’ve found these images showing the changing face of the shops along the main shopping area of Plungington Road in the late 90s and early 00s. This has always been a thriving area of Preston, though it is looking rather run-down at present. What do you remember about shopping on Plungington Road? How many remember the toy shop – my own lasting memory. READ MORE: Big night out – Ladyboys of Bangkok. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: More shopping – this time Lane Ends
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Many didn't just go shopping down 'Plungy' - the large number of pubs were also popular. This was the New Plungington Club in 1998 Photo: Lindsey North
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Standing on the opposite side of the road to Bamboo, the launderette on the corner of Aqueduct Street and Plungington Road is another establishment that has been there for many years Photo: John Hughes
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Hannan Blinds is no longer based on Plungington Road. This was taken in 2001 Photo: John Hughes
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Another popular pub on Plungington Road was The General Havelock. This is now converted to flats Photo: Lindsey North