With The Stanley Arms having closed its doors last October ahead of a council licensing review, the pub even had to cancel a ‘farewell party’ last year.
Thankfully for local punters, the establishment has since reopened under new stewardship, so here we take a look back at the good times had at the beloved Preston boozer. Sign up for our free newsletters now
And, as reader Pat Edgeley says of The Stanley: “Great night out.”
Still fancy some more retro nostalgia? Be sure not to miss some of our recent popular picture galleries...
Check out some of photographer Gary Cook’s best shots of the pub in all its glory down the years...
. The Stanley (Credit: Garry Cook)
Photo: Garry Cook @gazcook
. The Stanley (Credit: Garry Cook)
Photo: Garry Cook @gazcook
. The Stanley (Credit: Garry Cook)
Photo: Garry Cook @gazcook
. The Stanley (Credit: Garry Cook)
Photo: GARRY COOK
. The Stanley (Credit: Garry Cook)
Photo: Garry Cook @gazcook
. The Stanley (Credit: Garry Cook)
Photo: Garry Cook @gazcook
. The Stanley (Credit: Garry Cook)
Photo: Gary Cook
1. Revellers enjoy a drink in the Stanley Arms, Preston. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
Kelvin Stuttard
2. The Stanley (Credit: Garry Cook)
The Stanley (Credit: Garry Cook) Photo: Garry Cook @gazcook
3. Photo Neil Cross, Paul Butcher from The Stanley Arms, Preston
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4. The Stanley (Credit: Garry Cook)
The Stanley (Credit: Garry Cook) Photo: Garry Cook @gazcook