Many of the city’s most remarkable buildings sit in plain sight, ready to be discovered by those willing to look up every now and again. We often miss the simple but historic beauty of our city’s architecture as our eyes are drawn away from the buildings themselves to the shops or businesses which now reside in them, so check out our gallery of some of Preston’s finest edifices.
I took a tour around Preston to experience the city's amazing historic (and often overlooked) architecture, and here’s what I found.
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9. Ornate feature above the door to St Wilfrids Church, Chapel Street, Preston Photo: David Hurst
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10. Date stone on the lintel above the door to Twelve Tellers on Church Street. As can be seen in the writing - this was the former TSB bank Photo: Donna Clifford
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11. Beautiful paintwork in elaborate window frames at the old Conservative Club, Guildhall Street, Preston Photo: Kevin McGuinness
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12. This is an imposing stained glass window on St Wilfrids Church, Chapel Street, Preston. It has been covered to protect it from the elements - and possibly lead thieves Photo: David Hurst
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