Packed with busy shops and friendly faces, it offered a mix of variety, convenience, and a strong sense of community.
Locals remember it as the go-to place for groceries and everyday shopping, the place to stop for a chat.
The road bustled with life, and its welcoming atmosphere made it part of daily life.
These images capture the spirit of Plungington Road during its vibrant heyday. Take a look back.
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1. Being one of the main routes into Preston town centre in 1991, when this photo was taken, it was served by two Preston buses - the numbers 22 and the 23 Photo: Archive
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2. Just some of the shops you could find on Plungington Road, Preston. The image was taken in 1987. I remember going to the bakery in this image and sharing a blackcurrant tart or egg custard with my dad Photo: Archive
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3. An assortment of shops along Plungington Road in Preston, back in 1987 Photo: Archive
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4. Another mainstay of Plungington Road in Preston is The Chicken Shop - I remember my mum taking me here as a child. And many will remember Derik's Plaice - the fish and chip shop a few doors down Photo: Archive
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