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Winckley Square

Winckley Square is a Georgian Square in the heart of Preston city centre, in recent years it has seen a major regeneration and upkeep scheme

263 restaurant in Winckley Square scores three AA Rosettes

Mark O'Rourke and Oli Martin A restaurant in Preston is celebrating after becoming the first in the city to be awarded three AA rosettes. 263, on Camden Place in Preston, is already featured in the […]

1 year ago
Blue plaque to honour Preston hero Beatrice Todd on International Women’s Day

Beatrice Todd Pic: Friends of Winckley Square The life of a remarkable Preston woman who was a hero of the home front during the First World War is being recognised with a blue plaque that fittingly will […]

1 year ago
Future of former Park Hotel to be heard at public meeting

The Park Hotel stands overlooking Miller Park Pic: Tony Worrall Developers Paul Butler Associates are putting forward the next steps into the redevelopment and conversion of the former Park Hotel and 8 East Cliff into residential apartments. They will do […]

1 year ago
Edith Rigby road name sparks debate in Preston

Edith Rigby, pictured left, and the blue plaque to her in Winckley Square Pic: Preston Digital Archive/Tony Worrall The news that the Preston Western Distributor is to be named after suffragette Edith Rigby has sparked debate. While celebrated for dedicating her life to fighting for women’s rights, some […]

1 year ago
Advertisement Advertisement Former Preston Catholic College sees plans lodged for 36 apartments

Indicative view from Mount Street facing North There are plans to redevelop parts of the former Preston Catholic College into 36 apartments in the city centre. The proposal situated at the rear of 33 and 34 Winckley […]

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Winckley Square guided history walks for spring and summer

People enjoying the sun in Winckley Square Gardens Pic: Tony Worrall The Friends of Winckley Square group are hosting a series of events this spring and summer on the rich history of Winckley Square Gardens. The guided talks and walks will […]

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Nicholas Grimshaw and the 1822 River Ribble drowning tragedy

Nicholas Grimshaw as Colonel Pic: Preston Digital Archive Preston was late to develop a Georgian quarter. In the early 19th century, it was not know for manufacture, but was the administrative centre for the County Palatine of Lancaster. […]

1 year ago
Michelin recommended Preston City Centre restaurant wins Taste Lancashire Award

263 team celebrates at Lancashire Tourism awards One of Preston’s most ambitious restaurants is celebrating after winning at the Lancashire Tourism Awards. 263, which is in Camden Place and is already featured in the Michelin Guide, won […]

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