This category relates to all things to do with history in Preston.
New space at The Harris to celebrate diversity and identityÂThe Harris Museum has unveiled a new space with the aim to celebrate diversity and identity. The newly imagined first floor balcony is an area designed with a purpose to […]
5 days ago Oldest surviving member of Prestonâs Windrush community celebrates 100th birthdayThe oldest surviving member of Prestonâs Windrush community has turned 100. Jameson (Jim) St Valle, turned 100 years old this month, celebrating his birthday with family, friends and staff at […]
6 days ago UCLan historian to host LOST Lecture on Preston’s 19th century newspaper industryA University of Central Lancashire senior lecturer will be lecturing in a bar as part of a series of free talks in Preston. Journalism historian Dr Andrew Hobbs will be […]
2 weeks ago YouTubers explore derelict section of Lancaster Canal tracing Preston routeA YouTube travel duo have made a video exploring a derelict section of the Lancaster Canal which runs under Preston city centre. âExplore the UKâ posted the video last month […]
2 weeks ago Advertisement Advertisement Japan Day celebrated at Preston’s university for 10th yearThe University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) hosted its annual Japan Day celebration on the weekend. Marking the eventâs 10th anniversary, the celebration was fully booked, with over 700 people in […]
3 weeks ago A short history of Preston’s Caribbean community – from colour bar to cricket to CarnivalPreston is home to many diverse communities that have helped shape the cultural landscape of the city as it stands today. Home to people from Ireland, Eastern Europe, Hong Kong, […]
1 month ago New-look The Harris to be host to No. 9 and The Studio for city’s youthThe Harris in Preston has announced the opening of two new spaces which will be dedicated to young people. Over 100 years old, the museum, art gallery and library, is […]
2 months ago Second World War medals taken from house in LeylandPolice are hunting ‘despicable and shameful’ thieves after Second World War medals were stolen from a house in Leyland. South Ribble Police were called to reports of a burglary in […]
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