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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Stoneygate, Preston Demolished in 1937. The walled in ground to the right of the image belongs to Preston Parish Church

17. Preston, 1937

Stoneygate, Preston Demolished in 1937. The walled in ground to the right of the image belongs to Preston Parish Church | Iconic Media

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Fylde Street, Preston 1937. Looking towards the junction with Walker Street with Walker Street Gas Works seen left of centre. The Ashton (A) tramway route ran past the row of shops at left but the tracks had been lifted about 3 years prior to this image being taken. At least 2 former tram stanchions remain in service as a lamp / telegraph posts. Source - Lancashire County Library and Information Service / Red Rose Collections preston digital archive

18. Preston, 1937

Fylde Street, Preston 1937. Looking towards the junction with Walker Street with Walker Street Gas Works seen left of centre. The Ashton (A) tramway route ran past the row of shops at left but the tracks had been lifted about 3 years prior to this image being taken. At least 2 former tram stanchions remain in service as a lamp / telegraph posts. Source - Lancashire County Library and Information Service / Red Rose Collections preston digital archive | submit

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Do any readers recognise this scene? It is Black Bull Lane, Fulwood, Preston, back in 1937. It was photographed from the junction of Queens Drive, looking south. The two telegraph poles mark the location of the current entrance to Fulwood Leisure Centre. Picture courtesy of Preston Digital Archive. Please email your nostalgic memories and photos to lepforum@jpimedia.co.uk

19. Preston, 1937

Do any readers recognise this scene? It is Black Bull Lane, Fulwood, Preston, back in 1937. It was photographed from the junction of Queens Drive, looking south. The two telegraph poles mark the location of the current entrance to Fulwood Leisure Centre. Picture courtesy of Preston Digital Archive. Please email your nostalgic memories and photos to [email protected] | Iconic Media

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