A new sign which will symbolise the rich history of the cotton and textile industry in Preston will be unveiled this week. The unique sign will be unveiled this Wednesday […]
2 years ago Lancashire County Council invites families to enjoy local museums with ‘Xplorer’ passA museum pass launched by the county council will offer residents 12 months of unlimited access to local attractions. As museums prepare to open their doors to the public, Lancashire […]
2 years ago Friends of Winckley Square to host talk on pioneering Preston women from historyThe Friends of Winckley Square have invited residents to a talk this March on the achievements of local women from history. At 7pm on 9 March, Friends of Winckley Square will discuss […]
2 years ago New short film highlights Santa Special trains at Preston steam railway museumA local history buff has featured the Santa Special trains at Ribble Steam Railway and Museum in a short YouTube film. Former Preston teacher Gary Cunliffe was offered the chance […]
2 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Artwork depicting historic Preston building up for grabs at charity auctionAn artwork depicting a historic Preston building will soon be available to buy at an upcoming auction. Artist Josephine Whitehead, classically trained at Durham University in the 1940s, sculpted and […]
3 years ago Preston photography project want your pictures of Lancashire – past and presentA Preston photography project is capturing the county and is looking for your photographs – old and new. Relative Strangers is a new photographic collective, working with Lancashire Archives, featuring […]
8 years ago A brief History of the former Post Office in Preston’s Market PlaceIn the early 19th century and up to around 1854 Preston’s only Post Office operated from a small building at the southern end of a terrace of butchers shops, known […]
9 years ago Volunteers still needed to tell the story of the Preston PalsThe Pals for Life project is still looking for volunteers to come forward and help. This is an exciting opportunity for young people and adults to learn about the First […]
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