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 centuryLooking 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

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

Claire Lark
By Claire Lark

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 is Boars Head Hotel on Garstang Road Barton, north of Preston

17. Garstang Road memories

This is Boars Head Hotel on Garstang Road Barton, north of Preston | National World

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Picture supplied by Alice Halliwell of the Avenue, Penwortham old preston

18. Garstang Road memories

Picture supplied by Alice Halliwell of the Avenue, Penwortham old preston | National World

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Clare Robson with daughters Emma, four, and Flora struggle to cross Garstang Road, Fulwood, Preston

19. Garstang Road memories

Clare Robson with daughters Emma, four, and Flora struggle to cross Garstang Road, Fulwood, Preston | National World

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Taking in a little sun on their lunch break at Mather Brothers (now Wickes) on Garstang Road, Preston, are these workers from the binding department. The photo was taken in the early 1960s and was sent in by Fulwood reader Linda Hyde who is second from the left. Thanks Linda.

20. Garstang Road, Preston

Taking in a little sun on their lunch break at Mather Brothers (now Wickes) on Garstang Road, Preston, are these workers from the binding department. The photo was taken in the early 1960s and was sent in by Fulwood reader Linda Hyde who is second from the left. Thanks Linda. | National World

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