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.
21. When this image was taken of Plungington Road in 1991, highway chiefs at Preston council were considering whether to pedestrianise the popular shopping area Photo: Roy Payne
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22. Sitting a little further away from the main shopping drag was this little corner store at the junction of Eldon Street and Plungington Road. The image was taken in 1995 Photo: Kevin McGuinness
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23. The New Plungington Club on Plungington Road, Preston - as seen here in 1998 Photo: Lindsey North
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24. Roadworks again causing a problem - this time for shopkeepers, like Barbara Critchley of Critchley's Butchers shop (pictured here). The repair work in 1991 was to reconstruct the carriageway, footpaths and kerbs Photo: Archive
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