Preston has played host to a plethora of pub signs through the years, especially considering the city once held a reputation for having a different pub for every day of the year!
Pub names depict everything from local folklore, historic events, royalty and notable characters.
A simple pub sign can hold the key to a town’s past and when it comes to the history of pub names, each one is different.
We’ve dipped into the archives to find some of the best old pub signs that welcome punters to cross the threshold.
25. The Belle View
Belle Vue means beautiful view in French and was the name given to a pub on New Hall Lane in Preston. The beautiful view is evident in the sign that hung outside the pub - is that the picturesque River Ribble we can see? Photo: Ian Robinson
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