A Preston photographer has been taking the city back to the early 1980s with some undiscovered photographs. Paul Melling, who has contributed photos to Blog Preston for many years, was […]

Water speed icon Bluebird K7 returned to Samlesbury this week to mark the 70th anniversary of its construction. The hydroplane was on show at Samlesbury Hall on Monday morning (7 […]

One of Preston’s oldest traditions takes place in the city centre during Wednesday morning. The Judge’s Procession sees the city’s judiciary parade around to mark the start of the legal […]

A guided walk is set to explore the history of the Lancaster Canal and Tram Road in Preston. Led by volunteer Nigel Hardacre, the 2.5-mile route offers an easy, flat […]

Volunteers across Preston are once again organising events to celebrate our history and culture as part of England’s Heritage Open Days. In 2024 there are almost 40 events taking place […]

A rare pilgrim badge has been found near Walton-le-Dale, believed to date back to the early 16th century. The silver badge is understood to show Saint Ursula, a martyr dedicated to […]

A campaign to restore the home of Edith Rigby and turn into a museum of women’s suffrage museum will host its first public event. A group of volunteers are working […]

Preston’s Masonic Hall is celebrating its 80th anniversary since it first opened on Saul Street. Despite this freemasons have been active in the city for much longer, since 1775 when […]