A torn deed that dates to around 1290 is the first reference found to Preston’s land south of Ribbleton Lane, meaning that that part of the city has a history stretching back almost 900 years.
Once famed for its corner shops, it later became a mecca for DIY enthusiasts, while these days its currently home to plenty of large warehouses.
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5. Ribbleton Lane
In 1982, when this image was taken, Ribbleton Lane was full of little shops like these. Many of them featured forecourts where cars could park as they spent money at the nearby shops. But plans were brought in to make these areas pedestrianised, much to the chagrin of the shopkeepers Photo: RETRO
6. Ribbleton Lane
It's a much quieter Ribbleton Lane seen in this image dated 1972. On the left you can just make out the Old England pub Photo: RETRO
7. Ribbleton Lane
There's no date on this image - but it looks to have been taken in the late 70s or early 80s Photo: RETRO
8. Ribbleton Lane
The Skeffington pub sat at the corner of Ribbleton Lane and Skeffington for many years. And in 1974, when this image was taken, Mrs Winifred Whalley was collecting signatures on a petition for a pedestrian-controlled crossing at the traffic lights, due to the area being an accident blackspot. The other women in the picture are Irene Carter (right) and Eileen Skelly Photo: RETRO