From Fishergate to Avenham Park and the Flag Market, the city is full of famous local landmarks which are as well-known as they are beloved by locals. With that in mind, take a look at some of our best retro archive pictures of the city’s standout places from down the decades...
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37. The traditional Easter Monday egg rolling is being enjoyed by this family on Avenham Park in Preston
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38. A Welsh singer brought a song to the streets of Preston at the start of the town's Shopping Week. The Fishergate branch of the Woolworth store invited Bryn Yemm to spend a morning promoting his latest record. He also urged passers-by to join in a range of gospel and other popular songs
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