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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17. Hundreds of scouts and cubs rallied to the bugle call in Preston town centre for the annual St George's Day parade and service. Colouful green and yellow flags along with Union Jacks provded a bright relief under menacing skies as the parade of 1,100 made its way from the Covered Market along Lancaster Road and Fishergate to the Public Hall for an inter-denominational service
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18. Rev refs August 20 Whitehouse fire, Blackpool North Railway station, smoky chimneys, train coach picture, Port of Preston, Yates Wine Lodge, Blackpool, Avenham Park Bank Holiday
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19. Fishergate, Preston. Retro image Supplied by Trevor Kirkham, Preston Historical Society.
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