People often say the high street isn’t the same these days, and there are certain shops that residents keep saying they miss.
We asked our readers which shops they would like to make a return to the city and there were many suggestions, including C&A, Woolworths and Wilko.
Take a look at our gallery below:
9. The Magazine Shop
There were two Magazine Shops in Preston - this one in St George's Shopping Centre and one on Friargate, close to the Railway Station. | Archive Photo: Archive
10. Athena
Usually populated by teenagers, Athena on Friargate sold posters. | Archive Photo: Archive
11. Laura Ashley
Laura Ashley, famous for its unique branded fabrics, could be found on Fishergate in Preston. It closed down in 2020 as a result of the Covid pandemic. | Archive Photo: Archive
12. Huckleberrys
Huckleberrys was an independent clothing shop specialising in casual but chic clothes - often from unusual labels. It quickly established itself as a number shop for trendsetters. | Archive Photo: Archive