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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14. Ornate rooftop structure on Deans Court Chambers - part of the Sessions Houses in Preston Photo: Donna Clifford
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15. Structures found on top of what used to be St. Augustine's Church in Avenham Photo: Kevin McGuinness
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16. Date shield at the old Conservative Club, Guildhall Street, Preston Photo: Kevin McGuinness
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