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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

Blue plaque unveiled on restored Georgian townhouse in Winckley Square

A Preston businessman who helped spark many city firms into life during the industrial revolution has been remembered with a blue plaque. Entrepreneur Thomas Leach began his career in Fishergate […]

2 years ago
Trilogy of talks to reveal the secrets of 5 Winckley Square

5 Winckley Square A trilogy of talks will reveal the secrets of 5 Winckley Square. In the series, named A House Through Time, Susan Douglass will tell the story of the property and […]

2 years ago
Preston Jazz and Improvisation Festival returns with free music for the city

Tim Staffell A free music festival in Preston will see nearly 100 performers taking to the stage at a wide variety of venues throughout Preston. The Preston Jazz and Improvisation Festival will welcome 99 […]

2 years ago
Preston architecture firm celebrates 60 years with garden party

Image from above of attendees at the FWP Ltd garden party A belated 60th birthday celebration for architecture, design and masterplanning practice FWP Ltd saw more than 80 guests enjoy spring sunshine and hospitality at a garden party held at its Preston head office. […]

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Lancashire Photography Festival reveals full photographer line up

Man asleep on a deckchair Pic: Martin Parr The UK’s biggest outdoor photography festival launches in Preston this June displaying major projects from several internationally-acclaimed photographers. The work of Martin Parr, Jenny Lewis, Maryam Wahid, Ian Beesley, Dougie […]

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Early Victorian Preston, a new nirvana?

Avenham Walks in the 18th century Pic: Preston Digital Archive The new Victorian age began in 1837. It was a time of rapid progress in science and technology. Victoria’s reign lasted into the 20th century and saw massive changes. The […]

2 years ago
Winckley Square interior designer helps transform Manchester Museum

Manchester Museum entrance area A Winckley Square-based interior designer has helped transform Manchester Museum. Artistry House Interiors designed a selection of non-gallery spaces in the 130-year-old museum, including the entrance area, café, shop, and […]

2 years ago
Preston’s city streets feature in new music video

The video for Ginnel's Is Real, directed by John Edward Turner, features a girl's journey across Preston to The Ferret. Preston’s city streets provide the backdrop to a new music video released by local band Ginnel. Preston train station, the bus station, Preston Market Hall, Avenham and Miller Parks and […]

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