23 photos of Preston's Friargate in the early 90s
This time many of the photos show the area and shops around St George's Shopping Centre - a time before and after it was pedestrianised in 1992. So many of the shops you see here have now disappeared from high streets all over the country. Most striking however, is how busy the area looked. We will be featuring more images from shopping areas in and around Preston - do you have any memories you would like to share with us? Email [email protected] READ MORE: A first look down Friargate's memory lane. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Church Street - another once popular shopping area
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And this was the scene in 1992 - Friargate festooned with banners for Preston Guild 1992
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In this image you can just about make out the cenotaph behind all the people during Guild year 1992