Preston Bus Station, Tithebarn Street
Introduction
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Preston Bus Station, Tithebarn Street
Image: © Gerald England Taken: 28 Aug 2016
Preston Bus Station was built in 1968 in the Brutalist architectural style. It was threatened with demolition as part of the City Council's Tithebarn redevelopment https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preston_Tithebarn_redevelopment but there was public opposition to the plans. After two failed attempts it was granted Grade II listed building status in 2013. The station has a capacity for 80 double-decker buses, 40 along each side of the building. It incorporates a five floor multi-storey car park with space for 1100 cars. Access to the town centre is via three subways. Ownership has now passed to Lancashire County Council, whose refurbishment plans include a new youth centre at the far end of the forecourt.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.761354
Longitude
-2.697115