Back in 1961, Preston's smallest house, on Fylde Street, was demolished. It was reputed to have been built in 1869 during one day as a bet between two workmen | National World

placeholder image — Back in 1961, Preston's smallest house, on Fylde Street, was demolished. It was reputed to have been built in 1869 during one day as a bet between two workmen | National World

Preston Retro: 13 eclectic scenes of our city from the smallest house to Moor Park

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Published 27th May 2025, 11:28 GMT

These old pictures are a real mixture of scenes taken in Preston throughout the years.

There’s a stunning, emotive photo of mums and their children near the duck pond at Moor Park and also the moment Preston’s smallest house was actually demolished.

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Preston Retro: 13 eclectic scenes of our city from the smallest house to Moor Park

These old pictures are a real mixture of scenes taken in Preston throughout the years.

13. Preston memories

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