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.
29. Flag Market
Fun on the Flag Market at the opening of the Christmas Ice Rink in Preston in 2002 Photo: RETRO
30. Flag Market
The empty Flag Market approaching midnight at the start of the Millennium new year celebrations Photo: RETRO
31. Flag Market
A vast crowd of fans celebrate on the Flag Market during the Preston North End Championship parade in Preston in 2000 Photo: RETRO
32. Flag Market
Council workmen put the finishing touches to a new nativity scene on Preston's Flag Market. Just a week after the familiar crib was destroyed in a fire, a temporary replacement was set up in 1987 Photo: RETRO