This category relates to all things to do with history in Preston.
Two years on from the Harris closing for major restoration we went exploring
Wrenching away coke bottles blocking up drainage pipes, dusting grade-I listed artwork and battling asbestos are just some of the challenges being faced as the Harris is given the biggest […]
A historic banner belonging to Preston Guild Lodge has been given a new lease of life. The banner was handmade and embroidered in pure silk in 1927 by the craftspeople […]
An artist’s homage to the history and culture of Preston has been completed at the city’s £45 million Animate leisure complex which towers over the Market Hall. Bonnie Craig was commissioned by Maple Grove Developments, the developer delivering […]
A free event is taking place to mark the the 170th anniversary of The Great Preston Lock-Out. The University of Central Lancashire History team will host the evening, which will […]
A new addition to a war memorial garden has been unveiled at a secondary school in Penwortham. Penwortham Priory Academy were donated a statue of Corporal Tommy, which stands in […]
Three decades of Rock FM being said on air came to an end this week. The radio station is one of dozens across the UK to lose its locally recognised […]
Preston Caribbean Carnival has been granted funding for the 50th anniversary event taking place this year. Organisers say they are planning an event bigger and better than ever before to […]
A huge 33-metre mural celebrating the city’s Docks heritage and textile industry is to adorn the walls of a new home interiors shop and bistro. Shawn Sharpe, who is behind […]