22 fascinating pictures of Preston in 1928 that will explain how our city looked so many years ago

By Claire Lark

Digital Journalist

Published 19th Jan 2026, 16:00 GMT

A fascinating look at Preston during the roaring Twenties

These pictures focus on 1928, the people, places and buildings of the day.

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5. Preston, 1928

Preston Town Centre | Iconic Media

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6. Preston, 1928

Preston Pageant, Avenhal Park, 1928 | Iconic Media

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7. Preston, 1928

Childrens Pageant, Avenham Park, Preston June 1928 | Iconic Media

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8. Preston, 1928

Horrockses Crewdsons Stanley St. Gate, Preston (+ Film) Mill operatives arriving for work c.1928 Note weighbridge at entrance gate. Gone are the clogs and shawls. This was the roaring twenties | Iconic Media

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