Sir Tom Finney remembered in latest issue of Preston Magazine

Posted on - 18th April, 2014 - 12:00pm | Author - Ed Walker | Posted in - History, Nostalgia, Preston News

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The latest edition of the Preston Magazine has been released across the city.

It is a look back at local history and nostalgia of Preston and the surrounding area, produced by Penwortham resident Heather Crook.

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Easter celebrations in 1893 are recalled, showing some things never change as it talks about the excitement at the annual egg rolling in Avenham Park.

Denis Watson pens a tribute to Sir Tom Finney, the “council house kid” as he calls one of England’s greatest ever footballers.

You can read the latest issue below

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Preston Magazine – April 2014 issue

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