One hundred years ago Preston was beginning to diversify away from textile production. New industries were already well established. Moreover, Preston was more advanced than the typical Lancashire mill town. […]
1 year ago The story of cotton, Preston’s Greenbank MillIn the early 20th century cotton was king and Greenbank Mill in Preston shipped in over 100 bales of cotton a week, from Liverpool. In this 1930s view John Hawkins and […]
1 year ago Cotton workers dance across the Flag MarketPart of the Cotton dance performance Pic: Paul Melling Preston’s Flag Market played host to a diverse range of entertainment during Saturday (22 July). Part of the Preston Tringe Festival […]
7 years ago Preston Past: A Ramble Along Church Street (Part 2)The image above shows a part of Church Street with the premises of Merigold Brothers, No. 147, cycle and motor factors, extending from the centre of the image towards the right, followed […]
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