But what of those long lost and forgotten railway stations that were dotted around Lancashire? Before the advent of motoring, travelling by train was one of the more popular modes of transport. And in the early days of railways a whole network of stations could be found in the rural areas surrounding Preston. Do you remember any of these stops? READ MORE: Quirky pub signs found in Preston. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Long lost Preston pubs. MORE MEMORIES: Another round-up of forgotten pubs
9. Forgotten railway stations
This map shows the many railway lines in and out of Preston Photo: Archive
10. Forgoten railway stations
Here's another picture showing the Bay Horse railway station which was one of the stops on the way north to Lancaster or back down south to Preston. The Bay Horse station closed to passengers in June 1960 and to freight traffic in 1964 Photo: Archive
11. Forgotten railway stations
Here we see Mr Bridson who was the station master in around 1895 at Preston Central Railway Station Photo: Archive
12. Forgotten railway stations
The Fishergate Hill station of the West Lancashire Railway was situated at the bottom of the hill. These days you can still trace the route and see the stone pillars of the railway line over the river Ribble, but there is little indication that the station itself ever existed. From its opening in 1882, it was until 1900, when the West Lancashire Railway became part of Lancashire and Yorkshire, the passenger terminus for West Lancashire Railway. From then it stayed open mainly for goods traffic until early in 1965, although it was also used during the Preston Guild years as an overspill station for the extra visitors. It was demolished circa 1978 Photo: Archive