The usual bustling Monday scenes were replaced with silence as residents watched the funeral of our longest-reigning monarch on their TV screens, most at home.
Some pubs and other venues around the county were open for the screening of the funeral from Westminster Abbey but for the most part shops and offices were all closed and traffic was minimal.
The scenes were reflected in towns and cities up and down the country as the nation paid a final homage to Queen Elizabeth, who came to the throne in 1952.
5. Preston deserted for The Queen's funeral
Preston Market was closed along with all other retail outlets in the city centre. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
6. Preston deserted for The Queen's funeral
Looking across the Flag Market to the city's war memorial. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
7. Preston deserted for The Queen's funeral
Church Street was another of the usually bustling city street, which was deserted during the broadcast. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
8. Preston deserted for The Queen's funeral
Preston's Flag Market on Monday morning. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard