This mug from the 1842 Preston Guild has been sold

Preston Guild

This category relates to all things to do with Preston Guild which takes place every 20 years in the city

Sold on the auction website – a Victorian Guild mug! A rare mug produced for a Preston Guild during Victorian times has sold for thousands of pounds. The 1842 Preston […]

2 years ago Lancashire Encounter returns to become biennial fixture between Preston Guilds

The Lancashire Encounter bridging the gap between the Preston Guild is to become a permanent fixture in the city events calendar. Funding has been secured to develop this year’s event […]

3 years ago 1950’s Fishwick School pals get together with old friend from California

Several people who formerly attended Fishwick School in the 1950’s were reunited on Wednesday of this week. One of the old school pals is Dave Hughlock, now residing in Pomona in California […]

4 years ago Preston Biennial planned: Could city host a major arts event every two years?

Preston City Council has unveiled its vision to host a major event in the city every two years – a Preston Biennial – as well as boosting the number of […]

4 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Commemorative book to celebrate the Preston Guild in 2012 goes on display at the Harris Museum

A commemorative book to mark the 2012 Preston Guild has gone on display at the Harris Museum and Art Gallery. Illustrator and calligrapher Robin Utracik was commissioned to produce a […]

5 years ago Auditions to be held for Peter Pan musical

Auditions for a musical version of Peter Pan will be held at the Guild Hall on Sunday, December 14. Chosen candidates will join a professional cast playing the parts of […]

5 years ago Successful Heritage Day event at St John’s Minster

Many visitors called in at the Minster Church on Saturday to view the exhibits of the Preston Historical Society artefacts and ephemera from their archives. A video presentation of […]

5 years ago Preston’s adopted navy ship HMS Charger at the Docks

Preston’s adopted ship the HMS Charger is at the Docks on Saturday. The Royal Navy ship which was formally adopted by the city during the Preston Guild has returned. It […]

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