Former Handloom cottages in Rose Street, just off Shepherd Street. Of interest are the broad cellar windows. These properties were demolished to make room for the Ritz Cinema in 1938. Note the sign for William Goodier's Carriers. The firm would later become John Goodier Haulage and be ran from premises in New Hall Lane.placeholder image
Former Handloom cottages in Rose Street, just off Shepherd Street. Of interest are the broad cellar windows. These properties were demolished to make room for the Ritz Cinema in 1938. Note the sign for William Goodier's Carriers. The firm would later become John Goodier Haulage and be ran from premises in New Hall Lane. | Iconic Media

19 fascinating pictures from 1937 that remember an era in Preston we hardly know about

Claire Lark
By Claire Lark

Digital Journalist

Published 26th Jan 2026, 16:00 GMT

This fascinating collection of photos rewind the years to 1937

They are historic and open a window to as era of Preston we don’t know about.

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Rose Street, Preston 1937 These properties were swept away to make room for the Ritz Cinema in 1938. Copyright Lancashire County Library and Information Service.

9. Preston, 1937

Rose Street, Preston 1937 These properties were swept away to make room for the Ritz Cinema in 1938. Copyright Lancashire County Library and Information Service. | Iconic Media

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Coronation celebrations for King George VI at Horrockses Crewdsons Mill in Preston

10. Preston, 1937

Coronation celebrations for King George VI at Horrockses Crewdsons Mill in Preston | Iconic Media

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Walton-le-Dale Bridge, Preston 1937 Walton Bridge over the River Ribble seen from London Road. The bridge was scheduled for widening in 1938. Shawe's Arms is seen on left and Calvert's Mill in the background

11. Preston, 1937

Walton-le-Dale Bridge, Preston 1937 Walton Bridge over the River Ribble seen from London Road. The bridge was scheduled for widening in 1938. Shawe's Arms is seen on left and Calvert's Mill in the background | Iconic Media

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St John's Place Preston This passageway ran along the western edge of Preston Parish Church, linking Church St. and Stoneygate. The properties on the left were demolished in 1937

12. Preston, 1937

St John's Place Preston This passageway ran along the western edge of Preston Parish Church, linking Church St. and Stoneygate. The properties on the left were demolished in 1937 | Iconic Media

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