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The Flag Market is within the centre of Preston, the central square it is faced onto by the Harris Museum and Art Gallery amongst other buildings

Preston Makers Market returns to Flag Market – full list of stalls

The Harris looks on as the Makers Market takes place Pic: Tony Worrall The Makers Market is set to return to Preston Flag Market this weekend. The event has been held in Fishergate Shopping Centre car park opposite Preston Railway Station temporarily but […]

6 months ago
Preston to see a solidarity rally for Palestine this Sunday

A view across the Flag Market Pic: Tony Worrall A solidarity rally for Palestine is taking place in Preston city centre this weekend. The event is being held at Preston Flag Market on Sunday 15 October, 2023 from 2:45pm-4pm. […]

6 months ago
Unpicking and examining the setbacks that delayed Harris Museum renovation

Harris Museum and Art Gallery under cover during restoration works Pic: Blog Preston The reopening of Preston’s Harris Museum has been delayed by a series of setbacks encountered during the ongoing renovation of the building. The landmark city attraction closed exactly two years […]

6 months ago
Preston Wellfest returns to Flag Market ahead of World Mental Health Day

A view across the Flag Market Pic: Tony Worrall Preston’s Flag Market is due to host a wellbeing event during Saturday. The focus will be on mental health as more than 30 organisations attend across the Preston Wellfest. The […]

7 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement The first post World War II Preston Guild, 1952, in colour

Preston Public Hall in 1952 Pic: Preston Digital Archive and Pallette.fm The first post World War II Preston Guild was held in 1952. It was still largely a black and white world, photographically. However modern AI technology can add a splash […]

7 months ago
Preston’s historic sites today, what to see and some new developments

The former Post office, undergoing development Pic: Geoff Whittaker Preston has a long history and there are many historic places and buildings to visit in all seasons. Preston is blessed with many lovely green spaces including parks and gardens. […]

7 months ago
All the Preston city centre roads that will be closed for Battle of Britain memorial parade

Fishergate road closed sign Pic: Blog Preston A number of Preston city centre roads will be closed this weekend for the Battle of Britain Memorial Service parade. Read more: Spitfire to be on Preston’s Flag Market for […]

7 months ago
Preston Pride returning to Flag Market in September

Preston Pride Pic: Tony Worrall Photography The city’s Flag Market will be draped in rainbow flags in September as the city’s Pride event returns. Preston’s LGBTQ community brings together an inclusive event. With music, food and […]

8 months ago
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