This category relates to all things to do with history in Preston.
The Goss Printing Press Company, a long history in PrestonThe Goss Printing Press Company was once a large employer in Preston. Up to a thousand people worked there, at the company’s peak. Unfortunately it closed down in 2006, and […]
10 months ago Preston Docks, tank landing ship and ferry serviceJust after World War II, an ex-tank landing ship was brought into service to transport loaded commercial vehicles to Northern Ireland. The first trip was well patronised with over 80 […]
10 months ago The Harris announced as a partner for Imperial War Museums’ £2.5m art commissioning programmeThe Imperial War Museum (IWM) 14-18 NOW Legacy Fund is set to support the Harris in a new art commission. Nine new art commissions that tackle subjects will each receive […]
11 months ago Upcoming talk to share yet more scandalous stories from Winckley SquareIn March 2022, a talk covered a number of scandalous stories linked to Winckley Square. The event proved so popular that an extra date was added to meet demand. Now, […]
11 months ago Advertisement Advertisement Preston’s early transport, toll roads and corrupt managementPreston has a long history of being a transport hub. It was an important road junction for the Romans. Later, in the 18th century, toll roads were introduced to improve […]
11 months ago UCLan helps tell stories of Preston’s war heroesThe University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) have teamed up to unearth the stories of local war heroes. Three second year BA (Hons) History students […]
11 months ago Preston’s mid-Victorian health crisisPreston had one of the worst mortality rates in Victorian Britain. In 1844 a sanitary report was published by the Reverend John Clay. The findings revealed the parlous state of Preston’s […]
11 months ago Waterworks and a high death rate, Victorian PrestonThe provision of water was a major concern for Victorian towns. Thankfully, the upland areas around Preston were ideal as a catchment area. 1815 had seen the formation of an […]
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