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1,000 paper cranes fly into Preston city centre church

One thousand paper cranes have flew into a Preston city centre church. The cranes have been folded by members and visitors to the Central Methodist Church in Lune Street. Making […]

2 months ago
The Girly Organist bringing big frocks and big hair to Preston for Lancashire Fringe Festival

Dr Rebekah Okpoti as The Girly Organist The Girly Organist created by Dr Rebekah Okpoti is set to make a stylish appearance in Preston for Lancashire Fringe Festival. Known for her big frocks and big hair, Rebekah […]

6 months ago
Lancashire Fringe Festival unveils 15 nights of free comedy, dance and theatre with top UK shows coming to Preston

Louise Orwin Pic: Clémence Rebourg The line up has been announced for Preston’s biggest performance festival – with some of the UK’s best shows coming to the city. Lancashire Fringe Festival’s exciting programme includes comedy, […]

7 months ago
Free event to mark 170th anniversary of The Great Preston Lock-Out

Depiction of striking workers in the Great Preston Lock-Out A free event is taking place to mark the the 170th anniversary of The Great Preston Lock-Out. The University of Central Lancashire History team will host the evening, which will […]

11 months ago
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Galloway’s Choir launches in Preston city centre

Galloway's Choir meets at Preston Central Methodist Church A free-to-attend choir sponsored by Galloway’s sight loss charity has launched in Preston City Centre. The choir is open to anyone, but is delivered in a way that is accessible […]

11 months ago
Talk in Preston about historic diary saved from the incinerator

The Lancashire Distress - The Soup-Kitchen, Crooked Lane. Taken from The Illustrated London News Pic: Preston Digital Archive The next of Preston Historical Society’s monthly talks is about the diary of a Lancashire weaver. Luckily the document survived the days when material of immense value to future generations […]

1 year ago
New talk Brilliantly Brutal to look at Preston Bus Station

Preston Bus Station Pic: Tony Worrall A new talk titled Brilliantly Brutal will take a look at Preston Bus Station. Michael Akers will discuss the love/hate fascination with the 1960s brutalist building at the event on […]

1 year ago
Talk to explore the pain of Windrush for Preston’s Caribbean community

Old photo of Empire Windrush A Preston Historical Society talk will tell the stories of the city’s Caribbean community. The community, which has lived in Preston for over 70 years, has faced challenges and enjoyed […]

1 year ago
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