This category relates to all things to do with history in Preston.
Preston Railway Station roof needs major overhaulA major refurbishment of the roof of Preston railway station is planned after decorative cast iron adornments plunged onto the platforms and track below. Ahead of the overhaul – a […]
8 months ago Preston Guild 1862, the first Guild to be photographedPreston Guild has been held every 20 years for centuries. The 1862 Guild was the first to be photographed. This was also an important year globally. The American Civil War […]
8 months ago John Fishwick & Sons green buses returning for one day onlyThe distinctive green buses of John Fishwick & Sons are set to return to Preston’s roads for one day only. Buses from the Fishwick and Ribble fleets will run between […]
8 months ago Preston from the air, then and nowThe town centre There are many aerial views of Preston from the past, and comparing them with today’s views is interesting. The first image was taken in 1949 and shows […]
8 months ago Advertisement Advertisement Inside the Harris Museum and Art Gallery ahead of re-openingFans of Preston’s Harris Museum will notice some big changes when the building reopens after its refurbishment – and they will all be for the better. That was the promise […]
8 months ago Preston’s university re-united alumni for special eventHundreds of former students at the University of Central Lancashire returned to the city for a trip down memory lane. Held on the University’s new central square the event saw […]
8 months ago Preston’s bridges and the Dickens effectPreston boasts a range of bridges from different eras. In fact, there are now seven. The River Ribble presented a major obstacle, with the first crossing being built in Roman […]
8 months ago Blue plaque unveiled on restored Georgian townhouse in Winckley SquareA Preston businessman who helped spark many city firms into life during the industrial revolution has been remembered with a blue plaque. Entrepreneur Thomas Leach began his career in Fishergate […]
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