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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

Edith Rigby road name sparks debate in Preston

Edith Rigby, pictured left, and the blue plaque to her in Winckley Square Pic: Preston Digital Archive/Tony Worrall The news that the Preston Western Distributor is to be named after suffragette Edith Rigby has sparked debate. While celebrated for dedicating her life to fighting for women’s rights, some […]

1 year ago
Former Preston Catholic College sees plans lodged for 36 apartments

Indicative view from Mount Street facing North There are plans to redevelop parts of the former Preston Catholic College into 36 apartments in the city centre. The proposal situated at the rear of 33 and 34 Winckley […]

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Winckley Square guided history walks for spring and summer

People enjoying the sun in Winckley Square Gardens Pic: Tony Worrall The Friends of Winckley Square group are hosting a series of events this spring and summer on the rich history of Winckley Square Gardens. The guided talks and walks will […]

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Nicholas Grimshaw and the 1822 River Ribble drowning tragedy

Nicholas Grimshaw as Colonel Pic: Preston Digital Archive Preston was late to develop a Georgian quarter. In the early 19th century, it was not know for manufacture, but was the administrative centre for the County Palatine of Lancaster. […]

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Advertisement Advertisement Michelin recommended Preston City Centre restaurant wins Taste Lancashire Award

263 team celebrates at Lancashire Tourism awards One of Preston’s most ambitious restaurants is celebrating after winning at the Lancashire Tourism Awards. 263, which is in Camden Place and is already featured in the Michelin Guide, won […]

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Winckley Square blue plaque to honour Thomas Leach

There are plans for a blue plaque installation to honour the Thomas Leach, who built a property in Winckley Square Gardens, and to recognise his contribution to various industries and […]

1 year ago
Eight-bed Avenham property plan triggers objections

Neighbours say occupational limits exceeded due to partners moving in Pic: Google Multiple objections have been raised over plans to change use of one residential property in 38 Great Avenham Street, to an eight-bed house in multiple occupancy. A meeting will take […]

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Police appeal after man sexually assaulted in Winckley Square

EV FIT of wanted man Police want to speak to a man after an attempted rape in Preston City Centre earlier this month. The victim, a man in his early 20s, was in Winckley Square […]

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