Hidden 'art nouveau' at Ciao Amó

It’s back – one of the most popular buildings in the early Preston HODs programme! Formerly P.C. Carpets, it has been freshly refurbished as Ciao Amó Italian restaurant. Original features have been repaired and retained, and you still climb the impressive wooden panelled staircase to reach the highlights on the top floor.

Next to the manager’s office are his private facilities, decorated - in complete contrast to the dark panelling elsewhere - with fine ‘art nouveau’ tiles around the sink and a mosaic floor. The Historic England listing suggests it’s a late Victorian building, but the more likely date is 1908, when ‘art nouveau’ was still at its height.

Just drop in during the advertised times and discover this hidden gem and the history of the building.

Timings

Thursday 17 September:

1500-1800

Location & directions

1-2 Lune Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2NL

Directions:

Please use the Lune Street entrance, just off Fishergate.

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

The key features are at the top of three flights of stairs.

Additional information

There is plenty of parking in Preston centre - St George's Shopping Centre is the nearest. Preston railway station is a short walk away where there are bus stops serving numerous routes.

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