Having hosted countless events, from markets to mass gatherings, it has also been a long-lasting meeting place, cultural landmark, and architectural wonder over the years. Here we our best archive pictures of historic Flag Market scenes from down the decades.

25. Flag Market
Popular spud man Keith Roberts from Hot Jacket on Preston's Flag Market in 2009 Photo: RETRO

26. Flag Market
This image was used on a postcard depicting Preston's Flag Market when the market was still held on the square. It is dated 1904 Photo: RETRO

27. Flag Market
Crowds throng Preston's Flag Market to catch a view of HRH The Queen, as she visited Preston as part of her Golden Jubilee tour in 2002 Photo: RETRO

28. Flag Market
Young pavement artists show off their skills on Preston's Flag Market in 1982 Photo: RETRO


