This category is for posts with observations made about Preston.
Five things Prestonians said on hearing KFC is to leave FishergatePreston loses a little of its modern history in the coming weeks as KFC prepares to move from Fishergate. It was the first Kentucky Fried Chicken to open in the […]
9 years ago Nine things you might have missed when visiting Harris Museum and Art GalleryA visit to the Harris Museum and Art Gallery in Preston always turns up something new and interesting. Next time you visit see if you can find the following nine […]
9 years ago Help tell the story of Action Records on Church StreetEarlier this year myself and good friend Conor O’Grady, both from Fulwood, made a short documentary, called Making the News, about a former journalist, Ed Mitchell, who lost everything to […]
9 years ago The terrifying tale of Chingle Hall’s Lavender Girl as penned by Preston poetA poet born in Preston has penned a spooky tale for your Halloween enjoyment. Darren Hobson says the inspiration for Lavender Girl is based on the stories of a ghost […]
9 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Sparrow hawk feasts on pigeon infront of startled Friargate shoppersAfternoon commuters on Friargate got their own personal Autumnwatch as a bird of prey feasted on a pigeon. A Sparrowhawk swooped down by Richer Sounds and feasted on its prey. Andrew […]
9 years ago Pair of boxer shorts dumped on doorstep of Preston charityYou can leave your pants on. That’s the message from one Preston charity as a pair of boxer shorts was left on their city centre doorstep. One of the staff […]
10 years ago Street demolition, poetry and a Preston lass who loves ladies footballWho could fit the bill for the header of this story? Well, it could only be Gail Newsham. Gail is a Preston born lass who is passionate about the history of the […]
10 years ago Seven things you’ll be feeling after doing Run PrestonIf you’ve done Run Preston you’ll be feeling suitably smug while sitting with your feet up in front of the TV tonight. Here’s a few reflections and feelings you’ll have […]
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