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.

33. Flag Market
Brian Halket who has been selling his wares for 41 years at the Pot Fair on Preston's Flag Market. The annual Pot Fair was a hugely popular event but as interest dwindled the fair was eventually scrapped in 2009 Photo: RETRO

34. Flag Market
Preston's Flag Market looking spectacular for the Christmas Lights switch-on in 2005 Photo: RETRO

35. Flag Market
Snow covers Preston's Flag Market and the big wheel outside the Harris Museum and Art Gallery in 2009 Photo: RETRO


