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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13. The gloomy forecasts of the weather men were happily proved wrong, as thousands of holidaymakers poured on to the sunny slopes of Avenham Park for the traditional Easter Monday egg-rolling festival. Though anybody who felt like cooling themselves could paddle in the large pools of rain water - the aftermath of a wet weekend
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14. Rev Ron reflections Jan 15 2018 Avenham Park ice skating, St Walberghs steeple, Preston, Ribble Valley bus Preston to Longridge, cotton reel projects, Spangles advert and box cart
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15. Fire breaks out at T. Ball shoe shop on Fishergate, it spread next door to the Victoria Hotel
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16. Fire breaks out at T. Ball shoe shop on Fishergate, it spread next door to the Victoria Hotel
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