Work was halted for more than a month after concerns were raised about ‘unsafe work practices’ at the site in Mount Street, off Fishergate, including fears over asbestos.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) - the UK's national regulator for workplace health and safety - ordered all work be suspended to protect those working at the site. You can learn more about the reasons for the enforcement action here.
But work appears to have resumed this week. You can see the latest progress at the site in our pictures below...
5. Demolition work has resumed on St Joseph's Orphanage on Mount Street in Preston
PRESTON | St Joseph's Orphanage demolition | National World Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
6. Demolition work has resumed on St Joseph's Orphanage on Mount Street in Preston
PRESTON | St Joseph's Orphanage demolition | National World Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
7. Demolition work on St Joseph's Orphanage on Mount Street in Preston is currently paused.
PRESTON | St Joseph's Orphanage demolition | National World Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard