This category is for posts that are dominated by pictures and photographs of Preston.
Photo Digest 29/03/12 – Steam engines and archive photosHere are this week’s offerings for the Preston Photo Digest, collecting the best photographs of Preston on a weekly basis. All of these images have been compiled from the Preston Flickr Group, […]
12 years ago Preston Past: An Area Known As Bamber’s Yard (Final Part)The second and final installment from last week’s article involves the remainder of the Bamber’s Yard area. Immediately below is an aerial image showing the complete area including the remaining part for the conclusion of our […]
12 years ago In pictures: Preston runs the Sport Relief MilePrestonians literally went the extra mile for charity today as hundreds took part in the Sport Relief Mile. Bernie Blackburn was down early in Avenham Park to snap the runners. […]
12 years ago Preston in the Picture: Claims to FamePreston has a few claims to fame and to be honest some are more noteworthy than others. This week’s picture relates to one of those ‘Factoids’ as Steve Wright calls […]
12 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Photo Digest 22/03/12 – Graffiti, the workhouse and accordionsHere are this week’s offerings for the Preston Photo Digest, collecting the best photographs of Preston on a weekly basis. All of these images have been compiled from the Preston Flickr Group, […]
12 years ago Preston Past: An Area Known As Bamber’s YardAerial View Of The Area With Annotated Street Names & Approximate Layout Up to the mid 1960’s the area surrounded by Fishergate, Lune Street, Friargate and Market Place […]
12 years ago Preston in the Picture: A Busty NymphThis week’s picture comes from the Harris Museum collection and is a sculpture by George Frederick Watts. The sculpture is of the sea-nymph Clytie, captured here in black and white […]
12 years ago Preston Past: The Castle Hotel On Cheapside, Market Square.Originally known as the Castle Inn and was built in 1623, the Castle Hotel was situated in Cheapside opposite the Market Square. It was very much a favourite hostelry in the […]
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