Located on the north banks of the River Ribble in the heart of Lancashire, Preston became the UK's 50th city in 2002.
This brief venture into the city centre will show you some of the more recognizable and historic buildings that you can find within easy walking distance.
We will start with the Harris Public Library in Market Square. The building is a Grade I listed building dating back to 1877, and is currently undergoing some renovation and expansion work due to be completed in 2024.
One of the main roads through the city centre is Fishergate and this is home to some pretty spectacular architecture, particularly the building that is home to the Waterstone bookstore.
The contrasts with its red-bricked neighbours create a vision of grandeur.
On the opposite side of Market Square runs the Ringway road and just off that is the entrance to the more modern St Georges Centre, much newer in its construction but equally impressive.
Ringway does connect up with Fishergate and this is where you will find one of the most important locations in Preston city centre - the railway station.
Being on the West Coast Line, it helps connect the south with the north and further on into Scotland and it is a fine piece of architecture in its own right.
The exterior looks good, the interior looks quite stunning with the fine brickwork contrasting with the iron and glass roof and ceiling.
It was a very brief tour of Preston, but something that will give you an idea of the history and heritage that surrounds the city.
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