We continue our look at Preston’s two main shopping areas by taking a look at Fishergate in the 1980s. A busy time in the history of the street, featuring many shops sadly no longer seen on the high street. READ MORE: Lane Ends from 60s to 90s. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Preston in the 1980s
9. 1980s Fishergate
This was Preston's first 100 square foot property apparently. Due to be the home of the Abbey National Building Society in 1989 Photo: Archive
10. 1980s Fishergate
Cycling in that pesky bus lane down FIshergate Photo: Archive
11. 1980s Fishergate
Looking up towards St Johns Minster Church and Church Street, you can see popular shop of the time, Owen Owen, taken in 1980 Photo: Archive
12. 1980s Fishergate
Long gone from Fishergate is the old ABC cinema, and the Theatre Hotel next door. Demolished to make way for the Fishergate Centre Photo: Archive