The shop is an absolute British institution, beloved by many as not only a childhood classic but a modern staple of the ever-evolving high street.
9. M&S Preston
Gareth Morgan and Vera Williams discuss wine in the busy drinks department at Marks and Spencer during Christmas 1993 Photo: RETRO
10. M&S Preston
In 1994 workers removed the front windows of the recently renovated Marks & Spencer store on Fishergate in order to install a new escalator. After the huge crane delivered the device ready for installation the shop frontage was restored ready for the shop to open to customers Photo: RETRO
11. M&S Preston
Karen Dorning pictured working the menswear department during Christmas in 1993 Photo: RETRO
12. M&S Preston
Chain store staff made a chain of their own as Preston's Marks & Spencer moved lock, stock and barrel to the other end of the road. Scores of staff worked through the night on the store swap as the firm closed its premises in the Fishergate Centre to consolidate in its site further up the road in 1994 Photo: RETRO