There always seems to be some sort of building work going on somewhere, and if you go years back, the story is the same. These pictures hark all the way back to the 50s through to the 80s and you can see pockets of derelict areas throughout the town as it was then. And then came the demolition – so many buildings wiped from the history of Preston. It all makes for an interesting look back at the transformations that have taken place through the years. READ MORE: Look back at Winckley Square. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: How did Water Lane and Wellington Street look in the 80s? MORE MEMORIES: Engaging pictures of some of the streets of Preston
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