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Multiple Preston landmarks on the Historic England ‘at risk’ list

St Ignatius Cathedral Pic: Tony Worrall Multiple landmarks in Preston are on the Historic England ‘at risk’ list. The register, which identifies sites most at risk of being lost as a result of neglect, decay or […]

1 year ago
Disappointment at fresh housing plans for Harris Park

A new application to redevelop Harris Park for residential use has been submitted. The plans would see existing buildings converted to housing, new homes built, and changes to the overall […]

3 years ago
Upcoming Fylde dance event pays tribute to Kirkham’s rich cotton history

A Kirkham dance event will this weekend celebrate the town’s history as a hub for Lancashire-spun textiles. Kirkham’s history as one of the county’s most important cotton towns will be […]

3 years ago
Decaying Harris Institute remains on ‘at risk’ register

The Harris Institute in Avenham Pic: Tony Worrall A Victorian building which was one of the initial teaching places for what is now the city’s university is continuing to see a slow decay. Historic England has kept the […]

5 years ago
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Part of a Preston school has become a listed building

Kennington Primary School is now home to a very unusual listed building Kennington Primary School is now home to a very unusual listed building A unique outdoor classroom at a school in Preston has become grade-II listed. The Bubble at Kennington Primary […]

7 years ago
Deepdale Enclosure to keep its special heritage status

Stephenson Terrace was due to lose its conservation area status Pic: Richard Swann Part of Deepdale which was under-threat from losing its heritage status has seen Preston City Council u-turn on its plans. The Deepdale Enclosure Conservation Area was due to lose its […]

8 years ago
Preston Cenotaph is now a grade I listed monument

Cenotaph on a sunny morning in Preston Pic: Tony Worrall Preston’s recently restored Cenotaph has been offered extra protection by being moved to become a grade I listed monument. The war memorial is a poignant reminder of all the lives […]

8 years ago
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Preston in pictures REFLECTIONS .... Whilst most sleep, this is what Preston Dock Marina looks like at 06.30 on a still summers morning. 6-7-13 (lens at 18mm) ©Preston. Junction of Powis Road - Watery Lane 1981 with the Docks in the background. ©Prestons Iconic 1960's Bus Station pictured in 1981, 12 years after opening, looking at the Ribble Bus Co. side from Ringway. ©St Pauls Church, Preston transforms into Red Rose Radio Preston in 1981. ©Preston Guild Hall, Lancaster Rd Dull summer day 1981. ©Ringway Preston on a dull summer day in 1981. ©Class 390 Avenham Park, PrestonM6 Motorway Preston looking south summer 1984 © View more
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