PRESTON BUS STATION 'TWIN'

Did you know that Preston Bus Station has a near twin? It is in Tehran, the capital of Iran. Both were designed by Building Design Partnership when they were based in Preston.

Preston Bus Station A few years ago there was a possibility that the Preston Bus Station would be demolished due to safety problems, particularly with the car park above and that the land could then be used for part of the eventually cancelled Tithebarn Redevelopment Project.

However it was granted Grade II listed building status in September 2013. The car park was made safer and the west side facing the town was converted to a park area, with all the buses on the east side. These two areas and the similarities to the Tehran version can be seen in the photos.                                                                              Look HERE to read more about the Preston bus station.

On Good Friday 2012, it was the venue for the 'Preston Passion', a passion play involving thousands of people, including the forming of a 'Human Cross', broadcast live on BBC Television. Many from Fulwood took part. Do you have any memories or photos for our Easter magazine?

Read more about the event HERE

Watch a BBC recording of the event HERE

                    Text and local photos - John Butterworth