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Preston’s Lancashire Archives, a wonderful resource of historic research

Inside the Archives on Bow Lane Have you ever wondered about an historic building or the old docks in Preston or even one of Preston’s great characters from the past? Then look no further than the […]

11 years ago
A big thumbs up for two Preston based Facebook social groups

Two of the latest phenomenon Facebook social groups to hit the scene are known as ‘You Know You’re from Preston When….’ and ‘Preston, Past and Present’. Each of the two […]

11 years ago
In pictures: Fantastic success at St. Catherine’s Hospice Christmas Festival

On Saturday 7th December St. Catherine’s Hospice held a Christmas Festival with a Santa Dash and Rudolph Rumble events at Lostock Hall. It would be an understatement to say that […]

11 years ago
55th Birthday of Britain’s first motorway which opened in Preston in 1958

Today, 5th December 2013, is the 55th birthday of the first British motorway which was opened in Preston in 1958 by The Rt. Hon. Harold Macmillan, M.P., the current Prime […]

11 years ago
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History projections on Lancashire Archive building

What’s the best way to cook a Puffin? Read on to find out more: As of a national archives awareness campaign, on Tuesday 26 November the Lancashire Archives team put […]

11 years ago
Cenotaph in lights to remember Preston’s fallen soldiers

The Cenotaph lit up in November Artist Andy McKeown brought the Market Place to life on Saturday evening with a breathtaking show of light and image projections onto the Cenotaph with a narrative of the stories […]

11 years ago
People, near and far, using Facebook to exchange their past experiences in Preston

Having a thirst for all things Preston I stumbled upon a Facebook group which has the very unusual title of ‘You know you’re from Preston when….’. Having joined the group, […]

11 years ago
A success for spooky Halloween Sunday at Avenham & Miller Parks

Despite the awful rain and wind on Sunday, the ‘Spooky Halloween’ Event, held at the Avenham Park Pavilion and Miller Park, had a packed attendance and both parents and children […]

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