This category relates to all things to do with history in Preston.
Frenchwood man Wilbur’s 40 year journey as a youth worker at The Foxton Centre
Michael Wiltshire, also known as Wilbur, is a civil servant in Preston but also works as a part-time project worker at The Foxton Centre, making a difference in young people’s […]
Winckley Square guided walks are continuing through April and May. The walks cover a range topics from Preston’s past including women’s rights, temperance, and gas works. Organised by Friends of […]
A man from Preston has published a book about the city’s history to the present day, highlighting significant events and people. Keith Johnson, released ‘Preston: A Potted History’ this month, […]
The Community Hub at Larches held a milestone birthday celebration. Around 20 local residents got together to celebrate Violet Fortt’s 101st birthday, with balloons, cake and party food. Violet is […]
Pictures of Preston Market not seen for more than 40 years have been uncovered. City photographer Chris Darley found negatives when having a clear out and decided it was time […]
History is a story of the past. As a historian I am a correspondent of the past tasked with bringing it to life and sharing it with a wide audience […]
A brand new exhibition by the National Football Museum is launching in Preston. Pride of the Pitch chronicles Preston’s footballing icons from the Invincibles team of the 1880s to Dick, […]
A grade-II listed building in Preston city centre was the subject of speculation about its future in the last 24-hours. The Harris Institute, in Avenham Lane, is currently standing empty […]