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Preston Historical Society present The Battle of Preston, 1715 and its aftermath by Dr. Bill Shannon

On Monday 7 December 2015, there will be a talk and presentation given by Dr. Bill Shannon, to the members and visitors of the Preston Historical Society at Preston Minster […]

8 years ago
Preston Pumpkin Fest to be held on Preston Market

As part of a campaign to combat food waste, The Larder will be be atĀ the Preston Pumkin Fest on Preston Market, Saturday 21 November 2015 between 12.00pm and 4pm. The […]

8 years ago
Candlelit vigil planned for Flag Market tonight for victims of Paris shooting

A candlelit vigil will be held this evening (November 17) in honour of those who lost their lives in the Paris shootings. Organisers are urging all nationalities to show their […]

8 years ago
In pictures: The Last Battle ā€“ Stories from the Streets of 1715 in Light, Sound and Performance

Some unusual and spectacular sights and sounds prevailed in Church Street, Preston on Sunday evening of 15 November 2015. To commemorate The Last Battle of England due to the Jacobite […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Battle of Preston reenactment event The Last Battle to continue despite Paris attacks

An arts group and Preston City Council have defended their decision to continue with a street theatre performance of the Battle of Preston anniversary. The Last Battle, a light, sound […]

8 years ago
In pictures: Preston Christmas Lights Switch On 2015

It was a pretty wet evening for all those people who attended the Christmas Lights switch on in Fishergate but judging by the smiles it was well worth the soaking. […]

8 years ago
1715 Battle of Preston: A chronology of events during the Jacobite uprising ā€“ Final, Part 12

NEWSFLASH: 15 November 1715 ā€“Ā Carpenter leaves Preston with the Earl of Carlisle, Lord Lumley and Colonel Darcy. November 22nd 1715 – The Pretender (James III), or the ā€˜Chevalier St Georgeā€™, […]

8 years ago
First ever Fishergate Street Food Festival to give Preston taste of latest food craze

The Fishergate Street Food Festival will make its debut in Preston from November 19-21. If the festival is successful, there’s a hope that the event could become annual. Sophia Gray, […]

8 years ago
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