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Open day to celebrate Preston Caribbean Carnival with dance, costumes and kids activities

African Backpack, created in 2014 by Jane Blackburn An open day at Lancashire Archives will celebrate Preston Caribbean Carnival. The Archives, located in Bow Lane in the city centre, is currently hosting the Sunshine, Soca and Spice exhibition. […]

2 months ago
Talk in Preston about Great Wall of China and Hadrian’s Wall will explore who we are and where we live

Rough Castle on the Antonine Wall Pic: Frank Pearson A talk in Preston will compare the Great Wall of China and Hadrian’s Wall. The Great Wall of China spans much of the northern border of China while Hadrian’s Wall is the far western end of […]

3 months ago
Taking a look at the city centre exhibition celebrating 50 years of Preston Caribbean Carnival

Flamingo Caribbean Carnival costume at Lancashire Archives An exhibition is celebrating 50 years of Preston Caribbean Carnival. Sunshine, Soca and Spice is on at Lancashire Archives in Bow Lane in the city centre. The exhibition is free […]

4 months ago
FunĀ Palaces to pop up in unusual spaces across Preston as part of national celebration of culture

Visitors take part in a community playread at Lancaster Library for Lancaster Fun Palace 2023 Pic: Jamie-Lee Buttershaw FunĀ Palaces are set to pop up in unusual spaces across Preston and beyond. The annual celebration of culture sees local communities across the country come together to create free cultural […]

7 months ago
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Talk on Preston’s footballing icons to take place at Lancashire Archives

A snap of a photo of the Invincibles, which is on display at Lancashire Archives courtesy of The National Football Museum Pic: Blog Preston A free event exploring Preston’s footballing icons is taking place at Lancashire Archives. Michael Barrett’s talk, titled Preston’s Footballing Icons: The Invincibles, will look at how the unbeaten North End […]

11 months ago
National Football Museum brings new Pride of the Pitch exhibition to Lancashire Archives in Preston

Dick Kerr's Ladies Football Team, Preston 1920 Pic: Preston Digital Archive A brand new exhibition by the National Football Museum is launching in Preston. Pride of the Pitch chronicles Preston’s footballing icons from the Invincibles team of the 1880s to Dick, […]

1 year ago
How you can celebrate Chinese New Year in Preston

Dragon dance at the Flag Market for Chinese New Year celebrations in 2018 Pic: Blog Preston Chinese New Year will be celebrated in Preston with a number of events taking place across the city. Marking the transition between zodiac signs, in 2024 Chinese New Year begins on […]

1 year ago
Free Fun Palaces family activity event returns to Preston for 2023

Photo from above of a table with activity and people of all ages A day of free family activities and fun is set to take place at Lancashire Archives in Preston. Fun Palaces is an annual weekend of events where arts, crafts, science, […]

2 years ago
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