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Fill the Frame outdoor art exhibition on display at Preston Markets

John Threlfall with Preston City Skyline at Sunrise Pic: Garry Cook An outdoor art exhibition featuring the work of nine Preston-based artists is on display in the city centre. The exciting artworks – featuring photography, images of the city, abstract art […]

1 month ago
Preston history buff launches new Facebook group to help uncover more stories from the past

Peter Smith A new Facebook group has launched to help people learn about the history of Preston and get involved in uncovering more stories from the past. The man behind the venture […]

3 months ago
Talk in Preston about historic diary saved from the incinerator

The Lancashire Distress - The Soup-Kitchen, Crooked Lane. Taken from The Illustrated London News Pic: Preston Digital Archive The 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 […]

4 months ago
Preston’s 1830s Irish community, “a less civilised population spreading themselves” 

Evictions during the Irish potato famine, 1848 Pic: Preston Digital Archive The lead image shows tenants being evicted during the Irish Potato Famine of 1848. Over one million died of starvation and many left Ireland. Some came to Preston. However, Preston […]

4 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement New talk Brilliantly Brutal to look at Preston Bus Station

Preston Bus Station Pic: Tony Worrall A new talk titled Brilliantly Brutal will take a look at Preston Bus Station. Michael Akers will discuss the love/hate fascination with the 1960s brutalist building at the event on […]

5 months ago
New play about pioneering women of police force coming to Leyland

A Force To Be Reckoned With, L-R Rachel Hammond, Eddie Ahrens, Harvey Badger, Hannah Baker Pic: Robling Photography A play about pioneering women of the police force is coming to Leyland. To celebrate their 51st year of touring, Mikron Theatre is performing playwright Amanda Whittington’s new play A Force To […]

6 months ago
Talk to explore the pain of Windrush for Preston’s Caribbean community

Old photo of Empire Windrush A Preston Historical Society talk will tell the stories of the city’s Caribbean community. The community, which has lived in Preston for over 70 years, has faced challenges and enjoyed […]

6 months ago
Home Office urged to investigate after far-right conference at Samlesbury Hotel

A South Ribble hotel manager has spoken of her shock after discovering that a room hired out to host a party for armed forces veterans was actually staging a far-right […]

6 months ago
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