What once brought joy in the shape of a cinema and nightclub now houses a pile of rubble after being ravaged by a fire which broke out on Thursday evening.
Here are some pictures which sadly signify the end of an era for many.
1. Demolition work begins on fire ravaged former Tokyo Jo's, Evoque and Odeon site in Preston
Police cordon off the area while the demolition work begins Photo: Iain Lynn
2. Demolition work begins on fire ravaged former Tokyo Jo's, Evoque and Odeon site in Preston
Demolition is currently underway tearing down the two buildings in Preston damaged by a fire on Thursday evening Photo: Iain Lynn
3. Demolition work begins on fire ravaged former Tokyo Jo's, Evoque and Odeon site in Preston
A pile of rubble lies in place of what was once a cinema and a night club Photo: Iain Lynn
4. Demolition work begins on fire ravaged former Tokyo Jo's, Evoque and Odeon site in Preston
Inspecting the ruins Photo: Iain Lynn
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