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Winckley Square

Winckley Square is a Georgian Square in the heart of Preston city centre, in recent years it has seen a major regeneration and upkeep scheme

The In-Between Places – what ten empty Preston city centre buildings could become

The In-Between Places identified for potential new uses in Preston city centre Ten empty buildings in Preston city centre are in the spotlight for creative ways to bring them back into use. Former department stores, empty offices, relics of Georgian townhouses and […]

14 hours ago
MHA tips nine figure valuation sum as it becomes a publicly listed company

MHA chief exec Rakesh Shaunak and colleagues at the listing of MHA Pic: Layton Thompson An accountancy and business advisory firm with strong roots in Preston has been floated on the stock exchange. MHA – previously MHA Moore & Smalley – was valued at £271million […]

4 days ago
Fire crews called to Winckley Square to make home of Edith Rigby safe

The fire service at Winckley Square on 14 April Fire crews were called to a historic property in Preston during Monday lunchtime over concerns it was causing a danger to the public. The former Winckley Square home of Edith […]

6 days ago
‘Remarkable creative journey’ to end with outdoor exhibition revealing how people feel about Preston

First Impressions participants outside the Bus Station A remarkable creative journey has unfolded in Preston over the past six weeks. Brought together by a shared passion for their city, a diverse group of people who call Preston […]

1 week ago
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‘Edith Deserves Better’ – slogans chalked on empty Winckley Square property and ribbons tied to railings

Slogan on the door of Edith Rigby House and ribbons Pic: Friends of Edith Rigby Ribbons have been tied to the railings of a currently empty building in Winckley Square and slogans left on the walls and door calling for action to preserve it. Edith […]

2 weeks ago
Winckley Square creative space to host Transitional Landscapes exhibition

Transitional Landscapes is coming to The Artistry House The Artistry House on Winckley Square will be opening its doors for a new exhibition. Transitional Landscapes will feature the work of artists Andy Walmsley, Simon Blackley, Francesca Aikman, and […]

3 weeks ago
Concerns over ‘irreparable’ damage after Edith Rigby’s home left exposed to rain

Exposed roof on Edith Rigby House in Winckley Square Pic: Joseph Gudgeon Concerns have been raised by campaigners in Preston after ‘irreparable’ damage at the home of Edith Rigby. Rigby was Preston’s most famous suffragette and campaigners want to see her former […]

2 months ago
Winckley Square Convent School reunion to mark 150 years since foundation

The former Convent School as views in Garden Street A reunion is being held for pupils of a former Preston city centre school. Winckley Square Convent School would have been 150 years old this weekend if it was still […]

2 months ago
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