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Historic diary lifts the lid on Preston Guild partying 1802 style

guild diary Ever wondered what it must have been like at Guild parties in days gone by? A diary from 1802 answers that very question after it was discovered in the archives […]

13 years ago
Pea Soup Canal at Preston

Parts of the canal at Preston near Haslam Park in Ashton, are covered with bright green coloured duck weed, which has taken over yet again in the Summer months. Warm, […]

13 years ago
Bottle Stop: Lancashire widow starts campaign to ban glass bottles after husband Philip Sherriff died at Jessie J gig

Jane Sherriff and Philip Sherriff A Lancashire woman whose husband was killed in a bottle attack at a London nightclub has started an online campaign to ban glass bottles in city centre venues. Jane Sherriff, […]

13 years ago
A G for Goosnargh: Latest entry in Preston Guild photo competition

goosnargh Taking inspiration from the pretty village of Goosnargh comes this week’s entry into the Guild photo competition. Melanie Whiteside snapped some of the sights to piece together a jigaw G […]

13 years ago
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In pictures: The Preston Guild Festival Site at Avenham and Miller Park takes shape

In preparation for the Preston Guild festivities and celebrations, Avenham and Miller Parks are being transformed into a spectacular festival site that features the beautiful Silka Spiegeltent, several Big Tops, […]

13 years ago
Council shuts Preston Town Hall for two days to cope with Guild celebrations

All council workers are set to be diverted from normal duties to help ensure the smooth running of the Guild. The Town Hall will be closed to the public on […]

13 years ago
Arts project aims to find out what Preston should become during Guild week

preston skyline A new arts project aimed at finding out how Preston can be the “best, most liveable small city”. For eight days a group of creatives will take over an area […]

13 years ago
Beer festival returning to the Continental for ninth time

continental beer festival Good news for beer fans as the Continental pub prepares to host its ninth beer festival. It’s fast becoming one of the highlights of Preston, and Lancashire’s, culinary and drinking […]

13 years ago
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