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Pictures as Preston Markets sees proper Lancashire entertainment
Posted on - 18th February, 2018 - 12:00pm | Author - Ed Walker | Posted in - City Centre, Photos, Preston City Centre, Preston Council, Preston News, What's On in Preston
There was some reet Lancashire entertainment around Preston Markets during its first Saturday of trading.
AdvertisementMorris dancers, the Red Rose Band and a ukulele band struck up their tunes throughout the day.
Preston City Council put on the entertainment to mark the first weekend of trading following the new market’s opening on Monday.
More than 25 traders are spread throughout the glazed structure under the cover of the Outdoor Victorian Market canopy.
Read more: Everything you can eat and drink at the new Preston Market
Saturday also saw some of the Box Market traders beginning to open.
The shipping containers have been turned into small retail and catering units.
Read more: Your reaction as new Preston Market hall opens
Entertainment at the markets is due to continue for the next three Saturdays.
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