Finding Identities: Lancashire’s part in the First World War

History

This category relates to all things to do with history in Preston.

The centenary of the First World War is almost upon us and interest in what was said to be the war to end all wars still fascinates and stirs debate. […]

11 years ago Notable People Of Preston – Frances Lady Shelley 1787 to 1873

The Making Of A Society Lady Born Frances Winckley in 1787, into a large house on the south side of Fishergate, between Cannon Street and New Cock Yard, Preston, she […]

11 years ago Preston Historical Society enjoys success at Minster event

On Monday evening of 7th October, there was an audience of nigh on two hundred people in attendance of the first meeting of the season of the Preston Historical Society […]

11 years ago Post It: New exhibition charting postal service in Preston opens

A new exhibition celebrating the history of the postal service in Preston has opened. The Harris Museum and Art Gallery will be home to Post It! which charts the life […]

11 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Notable People Of Preston: Sir Robert Charles Brown 1836 – 1925

Sir Robert Charles Brown, M.A., M.B., F.R.C.P., F.R.C.S. was born in 1836, to Agnes and Robert Brown both being surgeons at that time. Sir Robert Charles’ father was an honorary […]

11 years ago What will Preston be like in 1992?

What will Preston look like in 1992? A slideshow from the 1972 Preston Guild predicting what the town could be like in the future. The video, with narration, was posted […]

11 years ago Cut Throat Ghost Tours are going down well in Preston

The Wooden Spoons Theatre company are due to commence their second session of twice nightly ghost tours on Thursday and Friday of this week. Audiences have been enthralled by superb […]

11 years ago Weekend planned to explore Preston’s railway heritage

Railway enthusiasts and local history buffs will be offered a weekend to explore the history of Preston’s railways. The community heritage team at Lancashire County Council are offering the chance […]

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