This category relates to all things to do with history in Preston.
History of pubs in and around Leyland explored in new bookA new book exploring the history of the pubs in and around Leyland is being released. David W Bretherton has spent 12-months researching the Leyland Hundred edition of Discovering Lancashire […]
6 months ago Peace in football plaque unveiled in Bamber Bridge parkA call to promote peace in football has been unveiled at Withy Grove Park in Bamber Bridge. Funded by South Ribble Borough Council and the Armed Forces Covenant the plaque […]
6 months ago Prestonās vintage transport of the early 20th centuryAdvertisements were often placed in local newspapers and magazines that featured the transport of the day. Through these ads, you can trace the history of transport as well as local […]
6 months ago Conservation day on Flag Market by Harris contractors proves successA chance to understand how the heritage and conservation work at the Harris Museum and Art Gallery proved a popular choice on the Flag Market. The Heritage Skills Experience Day […]
6 months ago Advertisement Advertisement Prestonās historic sites today, what to see and some new developmentsPreston has a long history and there are many historic places and buildings to visit in all seasons. Preston is blessed with many lovely green spaces including parks and gardens. […]
7 months ago Preston teetotal history and prehistoric heritage to be explored at UCLan MET sessionsTwo free events exploring two different elements of Preston’s history and heritage are taking place at the city’s university in the next week. The MET (Mobile Event Tent) is parking […]
7 months ago Livesey and Toulmin, Preston press barons and entrepreneursWhereas Walton-le-Dale born Joseph Livesey (1794 -1884) is best known as a social reformer, he was also a businessman. In 1816 he went into partnership with John Toulmin and founded […]
7 months ago Preston Black History Group recognised for Windrush bookA Preston community history book has received national recognition. āEngland is my Homeā Windrush Lives in Lancashire was highly commended by the Alan Ball Local History Awards 2022. The award […]
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