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Waterworks and a high death rate, Victorian Preston

Postcard showing one of the ornate reservoir dams, near Longridge Pic: Preston Digital Archive The provision of water was a major concern for Victorian towns. Thankfully, the upland areas around Preston were ideal as a catchment area. 1815 had seen the formation of an […]

12 months ago
Grimsargh Wetlands new homes plan tabled to fund nature reserve

How the Grimsargh Wetlands may look once the nature reserve is created Plans for 12 homes on the edge of reservoirs in a village on the outskirts of Preston have been described as “an acceptable compromise.” United Utilities has tabled plans for […]

9 years ago
Grimsargh reservoirs and wetlands could move into public ownership

Grimsargh reservoirs are a haven for wildlife Three reservoirs near Grimsargh could move into ownership of the local Parish Council. What’s become known as the Grimsargh Wetlands was secured as a nature reserve in 2009. Now parish […]

10 years ago
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