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

Nights to Remember

Bumped into a ghost from drunken past last weekend and we started talking about places we used to frequent in the early 90’s. There was an abundance of places to […]

14 years ago
Interview with Kitty Cointreau

Kitty Cointreau is late for our meeting in the Frog & Bucket by approximately 120 seconds. I’ve barely had time to get out my notebook before she bounds in, profusely […]

14 years ago
Heritage Open Days

Samlesbury Hall has a number of ghost stories attached to it Over 70 notable historic properties are opening their doors for free this weekend, including three in Preston. As part of Heritage Open Days, residents can explore Samlesbury Hall, the Georgian […]

14 years ago
Examining Preston’s Fossilised Past

Preston Docks circa 1905 It’s difficult even with help of study and older relatives to imagine the days when Britain was a leader in domestic manufacturing. Factories, mines, and shipping have largely been superseded […]

14 years ago
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Things to do near Preston: Rufford Old Hall

rufford old hall Located a 20-minute drive down the A59, Rufford Old Hall is a National Trust property and a good afternoon out if you fancy some history and culture.

15 years ago
OLD PUBS OF PRESTON – A BRIEF INTRODUCTION

Over the coming months we will be looking at some of the old pubs of Preston and where they were. Read this to provide a bit of background.

15 years ago
Do you remember…?

The alpine ski mural inside Pizzaland? Queuing all the way around the corner of the Odeon cinema in town and wondering whether you were going to get in? To brighten […]

15 years ago
Give your views on Preston’s city status

The thoughts of Preston’s people are to be captured in a ‘participatory documentary’ this weekend, as the ‘Going Up Town’ booth makes its way around the city.

15 years ago
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