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

Judge’s Procession road closures confirmed for Preston city centre

Judges make their way to the Minster Pic: Keith Johnson 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 […]

4 months ago
Guided walk to explore Preston’s historic Tram Road

The blue plaque on the last abutment of the Old Tram Road is in Garden Street near the Fishergate car park Pic: Blog Preston 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 […]

4 months ago
What’s on in Preston for Heritage Open Days 2024

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 […]

5 months ago
Rare 16th century broach found near Walton-le-Dale goes on display

The badge found, believed to feature St Ursula Pic: Lancashire county council 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 […]

5 months ago
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Edith Rigby House campaign group to open suffragette museum plan public meeting

The boarded up former offices along Winckley Square Pic: Blog Preston 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 […]

5 months ago
A look back as Preston’s Masonic Hall celebrates 80 years on Saul Street

Saul Street frontage of the Masonic Hall Pic: David Sherliker / Central Lancs CAMRA 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 […]

5 months ago
In Pictures: Demolition of Preston’s Old Tram Bridge begins

Demolition of the Old Tram Bridge begins. Pic: Lee Worthington The demolition of Preston’s Old Tram Bridge began on Tuesday (20 August) with visual pieces of the structure now removed. It is due to be completed by mid-September ahead of […]

5 months ago
The Parched Pea Podcast: Preston’s ‘real life Coronation Street’ and city’s flower queen

Lynn Eastham being interviewed on The Parched Pea Podcast Pic: Blog Preston Preston’s ‘real life Coronation Street’ is the focus of the latest episode of The Parched Pea Podcast. John ‘Gilly’ Gillmore chats to Lynn Eastham who starred in a BBC TV […]

5 months ago
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