Florist Margaret Mason at the Canopy of Colour launch event on Fishergate in Preston. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttardplaceholder image
Florist Margaret Mason at the Canopy of Colour launch event on Fishergate in Preston. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard | National World

13 fabulous photos of Preston legend Margaret Mason as she celebrates her 90th birthday

By Catherine Musgrove

Senior reporter

Published 4th May 2026, 12:01 GMT

Take a trip back in time to celebrate Margaret Mason’s 90th birthday with a selection of fabulous pictures from yesteryear.

Preston floristry Queen, Margaret Mason, turns 90 on Wednesday, May 6.

To celebrate her wonderful life and business, we have selected some photos from our archives, dating back to 1961.

They cover everything from her first shop to meeting Queen Elizabeth II.

Take a look at the pages below:

Margaret with her staff in 2007

9. Margaret with her staff in 2007

Margaret with her staff in 2007 | NW

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The Queen with a bouquet made by Margaret

10. The Queen with a bouquet made by Margaret

The Queen with a bouquet made by Margaret | NW

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Exterior of Margaret's shop and view of Friargate, Preston, early 1970s

11. Exterior of Margaret's shop and view of Friargate, Preston, early 1970s

Exterior of Margaret's shop and view of Friargate, Preston, early 1970s | NW

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Margaret in one of her famous Christmas window displays, 2018

12. Margaret in one of her famous Christmas window displays, 2018

Margaret in one of her famous Christmas window displays, 2018 | NW

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