51 astonishing retro pics of old school Preston shops and businesses down the decades, from M&S to Woolworths

Shopping and business have always been a crucial part of any city's development.

By Jack Marshall
Published 20th Mar 2024, 09:19 GMT

And Preston is no exception. The city has seen a multitude of different stores and businesses set up shop (so to speak) in the area, so take a look at some of our best retro archive pictures from down the decades...

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1. Flag Market

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2. LEP - PRESTON - 26-12-16 Kerry Emmett and mum Christine, right, Keen shoppers hunt for bargains in the Boxing Day sales in Preston city centre.

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3. Woolworths

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4. Leyland DAF

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