Looking south from the Withy Trees down Garstang Road. The houses on the left form Park Terrace, part of the Freehold Park estate built in the second half of the nineteenth century — Looking south from the Withy Trees down Garstang Road. The houses on the left form Park Terrace, part of the Freehold Park estate built in the second half of the nineteenth century | National World

placeholder image — Looking south from the Withy Trees down Garstang Road. The houses on the left form Park Terrace, part of the Freehold Park estate built in the second half of the nineteenth century | National World

20 nostalgic pictures of Garstang Road in Preston from the early days to traffic jams in the 90s

Nostalgia and Property Writer

Published 28th Jan 2025, 12:50 BST

These awesome pictures reflect one of Preston’s main routes

Garstang Road to the north of the city links to the M55 and the A6 beyond and is a mix of stunning residential properties as well as retail, pubs and restaurants. Have a look at these great photos which go right back to the early days.

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This old photograph taken in Garstang Road, Preston, features an annual Whitsuntide procession and focuses on members of English Martyrs Church. Thanks to Mrs Baron from Lea for suplying our latest Looking Back image, and to all our readers for their continued interest in it.

9. Garstang Road memories

This old photograph taken in Garstang Road, Preston, features an annual Whitsuntide procession and focuses on members of English Martyrs Church. Thanks to Mrs Baron from Lea for suplying our latest Looking Back image, and to all our readers for their continued interest in it. | National World

Moor Park and Garstang Road. Photograph supplied by Mr A Wilson Primrpse Rd

10. Garstang Road memories

Moor Park and Garstang Road. Photograph supplied by Mr A Wilson Primrpse Rd | National World

Heartbeat headquarters, Garstang Road, Preston

11. Garstang Road memories

Heartbeat headquarters, Garstang Road, Preston | National World

Aqueduct Street - Garstang Road, Preston, 1950

12. Garstang Road memories

Aqueduct Street - Garstang Road, Preston, 1950 | National World

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