Wallace and Gromit enjoy a Grand Day Out in Preston

Animated heros Wallace and Gromit visited Preston to celebrate 30 years since their first film together.

The duo, created by Preston-born Nick Park, dropped by St George’s Shopping Centre over the weekend, where they met excited youngsters.Their first animated film, A Grand Day Out, was first aired on November 4, 1989.The iconic movie was nominated for an Oscar in the Short Film category.

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Wallace and Gromit meet fans in Preston
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