In pictures: 80th anniversary of D-Day marked in Preston

As General Election 2024 called here’s candidates for Preston and surrounding seatsHundreds of people attended in Preston as the city honoured the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

The event was organised by Preston City Council and took place at The Flag Market and around The Guild Hall from around 1pm until 4pm. Attendees enjoyed a parade, dance performances, a military vehicle display, a 1940s fashion show, workshops and an exhibition of Dickie Bird cartoons.on Thursday which showed the lighting of a beacon at The Flag Market.D-Day celebrations in Preston. Pic: Steve R / Preston Photographic SocietyD-Day celebrations in Preston. Pic: Steve R / Preston Photographic SocietyD-Day celebrations in Preston. Pic: Steve R / Preston Photographic SocietyD-Day celebrations in Preston.

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