A new Facebook group has launched to help people learn about the history of Preston and get involved in uncovering more stories from the past. The man behind the venture […]

The next of Preston Historical Society’s monthly talks is about the diary of a Lancashire weaver. Luckily the document survived the days when material of immense value to future generations […]

A new talk titled Brilliantly Brutal will take a look at Preston Bus Station. Michael Akers will discuss the love/hate fascination with the 1960s brutalist building at the event on […]

A Preston Historical Society talk will tell the stories of the city’s Caribbean community. The community, which has lived in Preston for over 70 years, has faced challenges and enjoyed […]

This International Women’s Day, a remarkable Preston woman who fought strongly for women’s rights was commemorated with a blue plaque in Winckley Square Gardens. The special event took place in […]

Preston Historical Society has paid tribute to much-loved local historian and member Stephen Sartin who passed away unexpectedly last week. Over the years, Stephen heavily contributed in the charity and […]

There are plans for a blue plaque installation to honour the Thomas Leach, who built a property in Winckley Square Gardens, and to recognise his contribution to various industries and […]

On Monday, 7 March, Preston Historical Society is holding a talk which will tell ‘scandalous stories’ from the area. Steve Harrison will be hosting the highly illustrated talk which explores […]