Pubs Closed 1973-2022
Below is a list of pubs that are known to have closed during the lifetime of CAMRA Central Lancashire branch (originally CAMRA West Lancashire branch). Not all these pubs were selling real ale. In all instances the year of closure is as accurate as possible.
See also Pubs That Closed And Then Later Re-Opened.
Pubs Closed In 2022 |
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1 | Charnock, Preston | Closed, and to be converted into housing. | whatpub page |
2 | Saddle, Bartle | Closed, and demolished later in the year. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 2020 |
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1 | Cuckoo's Nest, Chorley | Closed, and converted back into a shop. | whatpub page |
2 | Little Inn On The Park, Chorley | Closed, did not re-open after Covid lockdown. | whatpub page |
3 | Th'Owd Seven Stars, Leyland | Closed, possibly to become a Chinese takeaway. | whatpub page |
4 | The Peters Bar, Bamber Bridge | Closed, did not re-open after Covid lockdown. | whatpub page |
5 | Sir Robert Peel, Walton-le-Dale | Closed, did not re-open after Covid lockdown. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 2019 |
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1 | Cheers Bar, Coppull | Closed, due to failure to get planning permission. | whatpub page |
2 | Fives, Preston | Closed (again). | whatpub page |
3 | Ginnell, Chorley | Closed. | whatpub page |
4 | New Fleece, Preston | Closed, and later announced that it would be converted into a shop. | whatpub page |
5 | Pride Of Aggi, Adlington | Closed, due to failure to get planning permission. | whatpub page |
6 | Robin Hood, Mawdesley | Closed, possibly to be replaced by housing. | whatpub page |
7 | Bitter Suite, Preston | Closed as a pub, and became a cocktail bar. | whatpub page |
8 | Waterfront, Ashton | Closed, and later demolished to make way for a care home. | whatpub page |
9 | Withy Trees, Fulwood | Closed, and will make way for a new development. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 2018 |
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1 | Dog & Partridge, Chipping | Closed, to be used for residential accommodation. | whatpub page |
2 | Hop Pocket, Chorley | Closed, and will be replaced by housing. | whatpub page |
3 | Horns, Goosnargh | Closed, although there were plans for it to re-open. | whatpub page |
4 | Oblivion, Preston | Closed, with plans that it be replaced by flats. | whatpub page |
5 | Old Dog, Preston | Closed, future unknown. | whatpub page |
6 | Parkers Arms, Chorley | Closed, briefly part of an Indian restaurant. | whatpub page |
7 | Railway At Euxton, Euxton | Closed, to be converted into a children's nursery. | whatpub page |
8 | Sumners, Fulwood | Closed, and demolished to make way for a new development. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 2017 |
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1 | George, Chorley | Closed, due to severe fire damage. | whatpub page |
2 | Grill & Grain At The Boatyard, Riley Green | Closed, due to severe fire damage. | whatpub page |
3 | Hearts Of Oak (now Vinyl Tap, Preston) | Closed, but see Pubs That Closed And Then Later Re-Opened. | whatpub page |
4 | Lamb & Packet, Preston | Closed, premises now owned by UCLAN. | whatpub page |
5 | New Welcome, Preston | Closed, and to be used for private accommodation. | whatpub page |
6 | Sebastopol, Chorley | Closed, and converted into a restaurant. | whatpub page |
7 | Shepherds Arms, Chorley | Closed, possibly for conversion into flats. | whatpub page |
8 | Sumpter Horse, Penwortham | Closed, possibly to be demolished. | whatpub page |
9 | Unicorn, Preston | Closed, now used as building firm offices. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 2016 |
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1 | Boars Head, Barton | Closed, with an application that it be demolished. | whatpub page |
2 | Korova Arts Cafe & Bar, Preston | Closed, premises next became a Jazz Lounge & Oyster Bar. | whatpub page |
3 | Leigh Arms & Station, Chorley | Closed, to be replaced by a Youth Zone. | whatpub page |
4 | Moor Inn, Chorley | Closed now for several months. | whatpub page |
5 | Myerscough, Balderstone | Closed, and premises have since been demolished. | whatpub page |
6 | Tithebarn, Preston | Closed, with windows boarded up. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 2015 |
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1 | Gillibrand Arms, Chorley | Closed, and to be demolished for housing. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 2014 |
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1 | Belle Vue, Preston | Closed. | whatpub page |
2 | Black Bull, Moss Side | Closed, and has now been demolished. | whatpub page |
3 | John O'Gaunt, Ingol | Closed, and has been converted into a children's day nursery. | whatpub page |
4 | Original Ship, Leyland | Closed, and has been converted into an office and showroom. | whatpub page |
5 | Plungington Tavern, Preston | Closed, possibly to become student accommodation. | whatpub page |
6 | Revolution, Preston | Closed as a pub and has become a cocktail bar. | whatpub page |
7 | Shawes Arms, Preston | Closed, with an unknown future. | whatpub page |
8 | Windmill, Mellor Brook | Closed, with plans that it be demolished. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 2013 |
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1 | Black Bull, Mawdesley | Closed, although there were plans for it to re-open. | whatpub page |
2 | Brookes Arms, Chorley | Closed, and has now been demolished. | whatpub page |
3 | Fox & Grapes (Ribbleton Lane), Preston | Closed, possibly to become café-restaurant. | whatpub page |
4 | Kinetic Bar, Chorley | Closed now for several months. | whatpub page |
5 | Lancs & Yorks, Bamber Bridge | Closed, and may now be demolished. | whatpub page |
6 | Mill, Croston | Closed, and has since been demolished. | whatpub page |
7 | New Deepdale, Preston | Closed, to become an Islamic Learning Centre. | whatpub page |
8 | Skeffington, Preston | Closed. | whatpub page |
9 | Waggon & Horses, Leyland | Closed, and premises sold by Thwaites Brewery in 2014. | whatpub page |
10 | White Bull, Bamber Bridge | Closed to be converted into a funeral parlour. | whatpub page |
11 | White Bull, Longridge | Closed now for several months. | whatpub page |
12 | Windmill, Eccleston | Closed, and was eventually demolished in 2016. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 2012 |
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1 | Bridge, Walton-le-Dale | Closed, and has now been demolished. | whatpub page |
2 | Brook House, Heskin | Closed for possible conversion into private accommodation. | whatpub page |
3 | Cotty Brook, Lea | Closed, and has since been demolished. | whatpub page |
4 | Crown, Chorley | Closed, but see Pubs That Closed And Then Later Re-Opened. | whatpub page |
5 | Duke William, Longridge | Closed for possible conversion into private accommodation. | whatpub page |
6 | Fox & Grapes (Fox Street), Preston | Closed as a pub and has become a cocktail bar. | whatpub page |
7 | Greyhound, Preston | Closed, and has been converted into an Egyptian restaurant. | whatpub page |
8 | Harpers, Chorley | Closed, to be converted into a children's clothing shop. | whatpub page |
9 | Jazz Bar, Preston | Closed to be converted into student accommodation. | whatpub page |
10 | Royal Garrison, Fulwood | Closed and currently boarded up. | whatpub page |
11 | Swan, Higher Walton | Closed, but see Pubs That Closed And Then Later Re-Opened. | whatpub page |
12 | Swan With Two Necks, Chorley | Closed and currently boarded up. | whatpub page |
13 | Tanners Arms, Preston | Closed. | whatpub page |
14 | Waggon & Horses, Adlington | Closed. | whatpub page |
15 | Weavers Arms, Longridge | Closed, and is now private accommodation. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 2011 |
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1 | Black Bull, Bamber Bridge | Closed, and has been converted into offices. | whatpub page |
2 | Bridge, Penwortham | Closed, and has been converted into a children's day nursery. | whatpub page |
3 | Dog & Partridge, Charnock Richard | Closed, but see Pubs That Closed And Then Later Re-Opened. | whatpub page |
4 | Fylde Tavern, Ashton | Closed, possibly to become a shisha cafe. | whatpub page |
5 | New Ship, Ashton | Closed, possibly to become a shisha cafe. | whatpub page |
6 | Oak Tree, Coppull | Closed. | whatpub page |
7 | Prince Arthur, Preston | Closed, and converted into a fast food takeaway. | whatpub page |
8 | Wheatsheaf, Coppull | Closed, but see Pubs That Closed And Then Later Re-Opened. | whatpub page |
9 | White Hart, Chorley | Closed, but see Pubs That Closed And Then Later Re-Opened. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 2010 |
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1 | Bushells Arms, Goosnargh | Closed, and is now private accommodation. | whatpub page |
2 | Derby, Preston | Closed. | whatpub page |
3 | Exchange, Preston | Closed as a pub and has become a cocktail bar. | whatpub page |
4 | Farmers Arms, Higher Walton | Closed, possible conversion into a restaurant. | whatpub page |
5 | Finney's Sports Bar, Preston | Closed and subsequently became a travel agency office. | whatpub page |
6 | Jacksons Arms, Chorley | Closed. | whatpub page |
7 | Queen Vic, Preston | Closed, and converted into a fish and chip shop. | whatpub page |
8 | Railway, Adlington | Closed. | whatpub page |
9 | Ridgway Arms, Adlington | Closed. | whatpub page |
10 | Waterfront (now Waterfront, Ashton) | Closed, but see Pubs That Closed And Then Later Re-Opened. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 2009 |
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1 | Albion, Chorley | Closed. | whatpub page |
2 | Alma, Chorley | Closed. | whatpub page |
3 | Becconsall, Hesketh Bank | Closed, and has since been demolished. | |
4 | Clayton Arms, Adlington | Closed and to be converted into offices. | whatpub page |
5 | Clayton Brook, Clayton Brook | Closed, and has since been demolished. | whatpub page |
6 | Cricketers Arms, Preston | Closed. | whatpub page |
7 | Doctor Syntax, Ashton | Closed, and converted into a Chinese restaurant. | whatpub page |
8 | Dog Inn, Longridge | Closed, but see Pubs That Closed And Then Later Re-Opened. | whatpub page |
9 | General Havelock, Preston | Closed and subsequently became a property letting agency office. | whatpub page |
10 | Queens (Chapel Street), Chorley | Closed and later converted into flats. | whatpub page |
11 | William IV, Preston | Closed. | whatpub page |
12 | Woodsman, Bamber Bridge | Closed and has been converted into a children's day nursery. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 2008 |
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1 | Acregate, Preston | Closed. | whatpub page |
2 | Bar Censsa, Preston | Closed, and was converted into a Chinese restaurant. | whatpub page |
3 | Castle, Preston | Closed. | whatpub page |
4 | De Trafford Arms, Croston | Closed, and has since been demolished. | whatpub page |
5 | Duke Of York, Whittle-le-Woods | Closed. | whatpub page |
6 | Lime Kiln, Ashton | Closed, and was converted into a Chinese restaurant. | whatpub page |
7 | MacKenzie Arms, Bamber Bridge | Closed, and has since been demolished. | whatpub page |
8 | Mood (now Mood, Preston) | Closed, but see Pubs That Closed And Then Later Re-Opened. | whatpub page |
9 | New Savick, Ashton | Closed, and has since been demolished. | whatpub page |
10 | Plough, Penwortham | Closed, and was converted into an Indian restaurant. | whatpub page |
11 | Railway, Lostock Hall | Closed, and converted into hostel accommodation. | whatpub page |
12 | Ribbleside, Preston | Closed, and was converted into an Indian restaurant. | whatpub page |
13 | Royal Scot, Coppull | Closed, and has since been demolished. | whatpub page |
14 | Victoria, Walton-le-Dale | Closed, and has since been demolished. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 2007 |
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1 | Avenham Park, Preston | Closed, and currently boarded up. | whatpub page |
2 | Bay Tree, Broughton | Closed, and was converted into an Indian restaurant. | whatpub page |
3 | Black Horse, Much Hoole | Closed, and was converted into an Italian restaurant. | whatpub page |
4 | Continental, Preston | Closed, but see Pubs That Closed And Then Later Re-Opened. | whatpub page |
5 | Harry's Bar, Chorley | Closed, and has since been converted into flats. | whatpub page |
6 | Hornby Castle, Preston | Closed, and has been converted into student accommodation. | whatpub page |
7 | Royal Oak, Preston | Closed, and currently boarded up. | whatpub page |
8 | Stone Cottage, Preston | Closed, and now living accommodation. | whatpub page |
9 | Strand, Preston | Closed, and reverted back to use as a motorbike showroom. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 2006 |
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1 | Duke Of York, Preston | Closed, and was converted into a restaurant. | whatpub page |
2 | Guild Tavern, Preston | Closed, and later converted for use as student accommodation. | whatpub page |
3 | New County Arms, Preston | Closed, and has since been demolished. | whatpub page |
4 | Number 49 (later Fives, Preston) | Closed, but see Pubs That Closed And Then Later Re-Opened. | whatpub page |
5 | Queens (Preston Road), Chorley | Closed, and was converted into a Chinese restaurant. | whatpub page |
6 | Red Rose, Preston | Closed, and now used for private accommodation. | whatpub page |
7 | Stephensons Arms, Preston | Closed, and to be converted into private accommodation. | whatpub page |
8 | Talbot, Chipping | Closed. | whatpub page |
9 | Toy Soldier, Ribbleton | Closed, and has since been demolished. | whatpub page |
10 | White Horse, Barton | Closed, and was converted into an Indian restaurant. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 2005 |
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1 | Birley Arms, Preston | Closed, and has been converted into solicitors offices. | whatpub page |
2 | Cross Keys, Preston | Closed, and has since been demolished. | whatpub page |
3 | Mitre, Preston | Closed, and has been converted into a veterinary surgery. | whatpub page |
4 | Moonraker, Preston | Closed, and most recently has been a comedy club. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 2004 |
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1 | Castle, Hoghton | Closed, and has since been demolished. | whatpub page |
2 | Cotton Tree, Chorley | Closed, and converted into offices for a charity organisation. | whatpub page |
3 | Cross Keys, Whitechapel | Closed, but may possibly re-open. | whatpub page |
4 | Eagle & Child, Chorley | Closed, and has since been demolished. | whatpub page |
5 | Fighting Cock, Preston | Closed, and has since been demolished. | whatpub page |
6 | King Street Tavern, Preston | Closed, and has since been demolished. | whatpub page |
7 | Lovat Road, Preston | Closed, and now living accommodation. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 2003 |
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1 | Frenchwood, Preston | Closed, and became a fast food take-away. | whatpub page |
2 | New City Bar (now Baker Street, Preston) | Closed, but see Pubs That Closed And Then Later Re-Opened. | whatpub page |
3 | Nonno's, Preston | Closed, later becoming a night club. | whatpub page |
4 | Selborne, Preston | Closed. | whatpub page |
5 | Squirrel, Anderton | Closed, and converted into an Indian restaurant. | whatpub page |
6 | Talbot Arms, Chorley | Closed, and was later demolished to be replaced by housing. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 2002 |
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1 | Cottage, Preston | Closed, and is now private accommodation. | whatpub page |
2 | Duke Of Kent, Preston | Closed. | whatpub page |
3 | Falkland Heroes, Ingol | Closed, and has been demolished. | whatpub page |
4 | Maudland, Preston | Closed, and is now private accommodation. | whatpub page |
5 | Queens, Bamber Bridge | Closed, and has been demolished. | whatpub page |
6 | Quincey's, Tarleton | Closed, and converted into an Indian restaurant. | |
7 | Rose & Crown, Much Hoole | Closed, and converted into an Indian restaurant. | whatpub page |
8 | Watering Trough, Preston | Closed, and converted into student accommodation. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 2001 |
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1 | Balmoral, Preston | Closed. | whatpub page |
2 | Cross Keys, Ribchester | Closed, and converted into an Italian restaurant. | whatpub page |
3 | George, Preston | Closed, and acquired as a shop extension. | whatpub page |
4 | Halfway House, Samlesbury | Closed, and converted into an Italian restaurant. | whatpub page |
5 | New Hall Lane Tavern, Preston | Closed. | whatpub page |
6 | North Star, Preston | Closed, and now converted into living accommodation. | whatpub page |
7 | Windsor Castle, Preston | Closed. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 2000 |
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1 | Ackhurst Farm, Chorley | Closed, and has been demolished. | whatpub page |
2 | Brookfield Arms, Ribbleton | Closed, and has been demolished. | whatpub page |
3 | Brookhouse, Ashton | Closed. | whatpub page |
4 | Cemetery Road, Preston | Closed. | whatpub page |
5 | Cobblers Arms, Euxton | Closed, and converted into an Indian restaurant. | whatpub page |
6 | Hermon, Preston | Closed. | whatpub page |
7 | Lion, Ribbleton | Closed, and has been demolished. | whatpub page |
8 | Ole In Th'Wall, Preston | Closed, and was converted into student accommodation. | whatpub page |
9 | Palatine, Preston | Closed. | whatpub page |
10 | Queen Adelaide, Preston | Closed. | whatpub page |
11 | West End Tavern, Preston | Closed. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 1999 |
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1 | Blue Anchor, Eccleston | Closed, and has been demolished. | whatpub page |
2 | Cheetham Arms, Preston | Closed, and has been demolished. | whatpub page |
3 | Kings Arms, Preston | Closed, and was converted into a fish and chip shop. | whatpub page |
4 | Lamb, Preston | Closed, and converted into student accommodation. | whatpub page |
5 | Old England, Ribbleton | Closed, with plans that it become a car park. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 1998 |
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1 | Clover, Preston | Closed, and converted into living accommodation. | whatpub page |
2 | Mansion House, Longton | Closed, and has since been demolished. | whatpub page |
3 | Plough, Lea | Closed, and has since been demolished. | whatpub page |
4 | Railway, Heapey | Closed, and was converted into private accommodation. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 1997 |
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1 | Duke Of Sussex, Preston | Closed, and has since been demolished. | whatpub page |
2 | Kingsfold, Penwortham | Closed, and converted into a Community Centre. | whatpub page |
3 | New Inn, Preston | Closed, and has since been demolished. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 1996 |
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1 | Hyde Park, Preston | Closed, and has since been demolished. | whatpub page |
2 | Mister Pickwicks, Preston | Closed, and has remained vacant. | whatpub page |
3 | Prince Consort, Preston | Closed. | whatpub page |
4 | Royal Lancaster, Preston | Closed, and converted into an office building. | whatpub page |
5 | Winckley's City Bar, Preston | Closed, and converted into a restaurant. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 1995 |
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1 | Leyland Tiger, Leyland | Closed, and has since been demolished. | whatpub page |
2 | Springfield, Preston | Closed, and converted into private accommodation. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 1994 |
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1 | Brunswick, Preston | Closed, and now used as office premises. | whatpub page |
2 | Fox & Duck, Preston | Closed, and became a restricted entry nightclub. | whatpub page |
3 | Spindlemakers Arms, Preston | Closed, and is awaiting demolition. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 1993 |
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1 | Percy Braithwaite's Last Stand, Preston | Closed. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 1992 |
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1 | Neptune, Preston | Closed, and converted into private accommodation. | whatpub page |
2 | New Fermor Arms, Rufford | Closed, and converted into a rest home. | |
3 | Weavers Arms, Ribbleton | Closed, and has since been demolished. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 1991 |
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1 | Commercial, Chorley | Closed, and has been demolished. | whatpub page |
2 | Oak Tree, Preston | Closed, and re-built as office premises. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 1990 |
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1 | Duke Of Edinburgh, Preston | Closed, and has been demolished. | whatpub page |
2 | Plough & Harrow, Coppull Moor | Closed, and has been converted into a restaurant. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 1989 |
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1 | Robin Hood, Chorley | Closed, and has been demolished. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 1988 |
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1 | General Codrington, Preston | Closed, and has been demolished. | whatpub page |
2 | Rosebud, Preston | Closed, and has been demolished. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 1987 |
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1 | Anderton Arms, Euxton | Closed, and was converted into an Italian restaurant. | whatpub page |
2 | Theatre, Preston | Closed, and has been demolished. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 1986 |
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1 | British Oak, Chorley | Closed, and has been demolished. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 1985 |
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1 | Elephant, Preston | Closed, and converted into private accommodation. | whatpub page |
2 | Green Man Still, Chorley | Closed, and converted into shop premises. | whatpub page |
3 | (Old) Sumners, Fulwood | Closed, and demolished for a road widening. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 1984 |
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1 | Borough, Chorley | Closed, and has since been demolished. | whatpub page |
2 | Waterloo, Preston | Closed, and was converted into a shop. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 1983 |
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1 | Boars Head, Preston | Closed, and was converted into a shop. | whatpub page |
2 | Cross Keys, Whittle-Woods | Closed, and was converted into private accommodation. | whatpub page |
3 | Fishwick, Preston | Closed, and has since been demolished. | whatpub page |
4 | St Marys, Preston | Closed, and became a Hindu Community Centre. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 1982 |
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1 | British Standard, Preston | Closed, and has since been demolished. | whatpub page |
2 | Carters Arms, Preston | Closed, and has since been demolished. | whatpub page |
3 | Drovers Arms, Preston | Closed, and has since been demolished. | whatpub page |
4 | Painted Wagon Saloon, Preston | Closed, and has since been demolished. | whatpub page |
5 | Paviors, Preston | Closed, and has since been demolished. | whatpub page |
6 | Queens, Preston | Closed, and has since been demolished. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 1981 |
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1 | Duke Of Cambridge, Preston | Closed, and has since been demolished. | whatpub page |
2 | Gibraltar, Preston | Closed, and has since been demolished. | whatpub page |
3 | Jutland, Preston | Closed, and has since been demolished. | whatpub page |
4 | Keystone, Preston | Closed, and has since been demolished. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 1980 |
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1 | Cordwainers Arms, Chorley | Closed, and has since been demolished. | whatpub page |
2 | Jolly Farmer, Preston | Closed, and was converted into shops. | whatpub page |
3 | Moor Hall, Preston | Closed, and has since been demolished. | whatpub page |
4 | Spinners Arms (Harpers Lane), Chorley | Closed, and has since been demolished. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 1979 |
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1 | Fountain, Preston | Closed, and has since been demolished. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 1978 |
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1 | Geoffrey Arms, Preston | Closed, and has since been demolioshed. | whatpub page |
2 | Red Cat, Heapey | Closed, but see Pubs That Closed And Then Later Re-Opened. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 1977 |
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1 | Birchalls Arms, Preston | Closed, and has since been demolished. | whatpub page |
2 | New Cock, Preston | Closed, and has since been demolished. | whatpub page |
3 | Seven Stars (Towngate), Leyland | Closed, and has since been demolished. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 1976 |
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1 | Punchbowl Tavern, Preston | Closed, and converted into a shop. | whatpub page |
2 | South Meadow Tavern, Preston | Closed, and has since been demolished. | whatpub page |
Pubs Closed In 1974 |
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1 | Bull & Royal, Preston | Closed, but see Pubs That Closed And Then Later Re-Opened. | whatpub page |