And so, when it comes to Preston’s city centre, there really is only one place to start, and that’s with Fishergate. So take a look at a few of the best pictures of the area from down the ages...
13. Fishergate through the ages
Some People take part in a Road Safety campaign at the Fishergate Centre in Preston in November 1989 Photo: National World
14. Fishergate through the ages
The Lancashire Evening Post took to the airwaves as a team from BBC Radio Lancashire set up their equipment for a day of interviews and reports from their Fishergate, Preston headquarters Photo: RETRO
15. Fishergate through the ages
Guild Hall panto star - Giant at Fishergate, Preston on December 8th 1979 Photo: National World
16. Fishergate through the ages
Proud Prestonians lined rain-splashed streets to witness one of the most spectacular moments in the town's history. And just as umbrellas were bring unfurled all over Fishergate, the rain magically ceased almost as soon as the Festival 800 procession was about to begin. Troops of the The Queen's Lancashire Regiment 4th Volunteer Battalion line up for the arrival of civic dignitaries and the Regalia party Photo: RETRO