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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Ashton Park / Blackpool Road Preston 1937 Viewed from Cottam Avenue looking south towards Pedder Lane. This corner was once known as Lively Polly Corner, named after a popular brand of washing powder who's name once adorned the hoardings in the background. This is where the famous Dick Kerr Ladies football team played.

13. Preston, 1937

Ashton Park / Blackpool Road Preston 1937 Viewed from Cottam Avenue looking south towards Pedder Lane. This corner was once known as Lively Polly Corner, named after a popular brand of washing powder who's name once adorned the hoardings in the background. This is where the famous Dick Kerr Ladies football team played. | Iconic Media

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Eagle & Child Hotel, Church St. Preston c. 1937 The Parish Church of St. John is seen to the left and Preston Conservative Club and Discount Book Company on the right. The small passageway to the left of the inn is St. John's Place. The property was demolished in 1937

14. Preston, 1937

Eagle & Child Hotel, Church St. Preston c. 1937 The Parish Church of St. John is seen to the left and Preston Conservative Club and Discount Book Company on the right. The small passageway to the left of the inn is St. John's Place. The property was demolished in 1937 | Iconic Media

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Tithebarn, Feeble St. Preston c.1937 The old tithebarn had a flagstone roof and was located behind the Black-a-Moor Head Hotel on Lancaster Road. The name Feeble means handy or easy way. Cardwells Brewery is seen to the right of the image.

15. Preston, 1937

Tithebarn, Feeble St. Preston c.1937 The old tithebarn had a flagstone roof and was located behind the Black-a-Moor Head Hotel on Lancaster Road. The name Feeble means handy or easy way. Cardwells Brewery is seen to the right of the image. | Iconic Media

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Stoneygate, Preston Demolished in 1937. The iron railings mark the boundry of Preston Parish Church. It is a great pity that this part of old Preston, possessed as it was of great charm and character could not have been preserved.

16. Preston, 1937

Stoneygate, Preston Demolished in 1937. The iron railings mark the boundry of Preston Parish Church. It is a great pity that this part of old Preston, possessed as it was of great charm and character could not have been preserved. | Iconic Media

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