Some have stood the test of time, but many fell by the wayside as shopper trends changed and businesses found themselves unable to continue trading.
Many of these shops were popular and are still missed today. We’ve rounded up pictures showing just a fraction of these treasured stores. How many do you remember?
13. Burton
Menswear clothing store Burton was a popular spot for many men during its years on Friargate Photo: Archive
14. Lewis's
The Lewis' Group bought this Preston department store from Owen and Owen in 1989 before Lewis's eventually closing down. Owen and Owen later made a bid to buy the group but excluded Preston and Blackpool Photo: Archive
15. John Menzies
John Menzies was essentially a newsagents trading in a similar vein to WH Smith. It was located in the picturesque Miller Arcade Photo: Archive
16. Andrew Kok Lighting
For so long a shining beacon on Friargate was Andrew Kok Lighting Photo: Archive