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Preston’s Docks, red buses and old pubs in latest 1980s memories

The entrance to the 'Port of Preston' at the Docks Pic: Paul Melling Preston marking Remembrance in the 1980s, the classic red Ribble buses and more have been captured in a photographer’s latest memories. Paul Melling who grew up in Preston has uncovered […]

3 weeks ago
In pictures: Armistice Day 2024 marked on Preston Flag Market

Preston Flag Market marking the two minute silence at 11am Pic: Michael Porter The Last Post sounded across the Flag Market as the city marked Armistice Day. Preston’s Cenotaph was the focal point for hundreds of people to join together on Monday (11 […]

3 weeks ago
Preston Armistice Day 2024 service details

Flags lowered on the Flag Market during Remembrance Sunday service Pic: Michael Porter Preston will fall silent during Armistice Day commemorations. A full civic service is to take place on the Flag Market with Prestonians able to attend and pay their respects. To […]

3 weeks ago
In pictures: Preston pauses for Remembrance Sunday service

Armed forces gathered on the Flag Market to mark Remembrance Sunday Pic: Michael Porter Preston gathered amid damp scenes on the city’s Flag Market to mark Remembrance Sunday. The annual service and parade saw thousands of people come to pay their respects in memory […]

3 weeks ago
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Dozens of people answered turnout call for Navy veteran’s funeral in Preston – I was one of them

Ron Banks, right, died aged 99 and his family appealed for people to ensure he had a fitting send off Today I went to the funeral of a total stranger. Ron Banks was 99 when he passed away last month in Preston – but that only tells half the story. […]

4 weeks ago
Remembrance Sunday in Preston – parade route, road closures and timings

Remembrance parade in the city Pic: Michael Porter Preston will fall silent during Sunday morning to remember the fallen. A Remembrance parade takes place through the city centre during Sunday (10 November). Preston City Council has confirmed details […]

4 weeks ago
St George’s Shopping Centre marks Garden of Remembrance with parade and service

Veterans paraded into the shopping centre Pic: John Duckworth A shopping centre in Preston city centre has marked the opening of its Garden of Remembrance. St George’s Shopping Centre welcomed the Mayor of Preston councillor Phil Crowe and Reverend […]

1 month ago
Preston Remembrance Sunday 2023 parade timing and road closures

There will be a number of road closures in place in Preston for Remembrance Sunday parades. The closures will take place on Sunday (12 November). Only vehicles used in connection […]

1 year ago
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