19 retro pics of Fishergate in Preston's busy city centre down the ages, from its founding to modern shops
By Jack Marshall
Published 20th Jun 2023, 12:00 BST
Updated 29th Feb 2024, 11:26 BST
From shopping to food, entertainment to business, it all happens on Fishergate.
And so, when it comes to Preston’s city centre, there really is only one place to start, and that’s with Fishergate. So take a look at a few of the best pictures of the area from down the ages...
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Little Mark Rawcliffe's feet haven't touched the ground since he returned from a dream helicopter flight. His picture of the Easter bunny was picked out from hundreds by jduges at the North Lancashire and Preston Blind Welfare Societys, who organised the special Easter comeptition. Mark, eight, from Kirkham, is pictured with Humpty Dumpty and two Easter bunnies before he was whisked off on his prize trip Photo: RETRO
A wealth of colourful hats went on show in an Easter bonnet contest in Preston. Young boys and girls paraded their home-made bonnets in a competition organised by the Fishergate Centre, Preston, over Easter. Pictured above Rachel and Cheryl Brennan and Lisa Hawarden parade Photo: RETRO