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:
17. The Jolly Farmer
Originally the Farmers Arms Hotel on the corner of Orchard Street and Market Street, dating back to the mid-1800s. Renamed the Jolly Farmer in the late 1960s to become one of the trendiest places for both young and old, with great music in the popular cellar bar. It closed its doors in 1980 after being sold for more than £400,000. | Submit Photo: Submit
18. Wilko
Wilko shut the doors of all of its remaining stores in 2023. Its store in Preston city centre closed October 3, and its second store in Deepdale closed on October 5 | James Manning/PA Wire Photo: James Manning/PA Wire
19. Toy + Hobby
Located next to the indoor market in Preston, Toy + Hobby was a paradise for all children. | Lindsey North Photo: Lindsey North
20. Allsports
Fans queued outside Preston sport shop Allsports on Friargate for a chance to meet idols from hit TV show Gladiators in 1993. | Archive Photo: Archive