This category relates to all things to do with history in Preston.
Nights to RememberBumped 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 […]
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 […]
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 Factories, mines, and shipping have largely been superseded […]
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.
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 statusThe 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.
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