All the images are taken looking down on the sprawling metropolis that Preston has now become.
The city has undergone several periods of significant change over the years and some of this can be seen in the following pictures.
It is a fascinating snapshot of how the streets of Preston once looked and you can compare it in your minds eye to what is there now.

1. Shrouded in fog and looking moody is Preston docks and the River Ribble. This image was taken from the top of St Walburge's church spire in 2004 Photo: John Hughes
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2. The city centre with the Harris Museum, the City Hall, the Miller Arcade and St.John's Minster Church, taken in 2004 from the spire at St Walburge's church
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3. The railway line going north through Plungington and Cadley, as pictured from the top of St Walburge's church spire in 2004 Photo: John Hughes
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4. St George's Shopping Centre and the Flag Market, pictured here in 1999 Photo: Iain Lynn
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