This category relates to all things to do with history in Preston.
Preston, a self governing city state and a tale of four Town HallsThis is part one of a two-part article on Preston’s Town Halls. Early charter towns such as Preston had a form of local government that allowed for a lot of […]
4 months ago Preston’s famous red telephone boxes, targeted by vandals, set for renovationPreston’s famous row of red telephone boxes – the longest in the UK – is set to be temporarily removed next year so that the run-down kiosks can be renovated […]
4 months ago Preston goes Inter-City Electric… eventuallyThe year 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the electrification of the West Coast Main Line through Preston. The London to Glasgow travel time was reduced to five hours. The […]
4 months ago Preston in 1929 a pivotal year, depression and contractionThe year 1929 was a pivotal year both locally and nationally. One of Preston’s Liberal MPs William Jowitt changed sides and caused a by-election to be held in July 1929. […]
4 months ago Advertisement Advertisement Talk in Preston about historic diary saved from the incineratorThe next of Preston Historical Society’s monthly talks is about the diary of a Lancashire weaver. Luckily the document survived the days when material of immense value to future generations […]
5 months ago The long life of the recently demolished Preston Odeon cinemaThe now-demolished ex-Odeon cinema on Church Street has a long and fascinating history. It opened in 1928 as the New Victoria Theatre and was in a prime location in the […]
5 months ago Preston’s lost garages and what is left of the West Lancashire line?There are some interesting connections between early motor car makers and the railways in Preston. In the early 20th century Preston had a good number of motor car garages. It […]
5 months ago Samlesbury Hall unlocks new rooms to the public for first time in 700 yearsSamlesbuy Hall has unlocked new rooms to the public for the first time in 700 years. Dating back to 1325, the 14th century house is embracing the 21st century and […]
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