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St Joseph’s Orphanage redevelopment is announced

St Joseph’s Orphanage A Victorian orphanage in the heart of the city centre is finally set to be redeveloped. St Joseph’s Orphanage has been the target of numerous illegal break-ins […]

6 years ago
Firefighters put out fire at abandoned St Joseph’s Orphanage

The former orphanage buildings An old orphanage in the centre of Preston appears to have been targeted by vandals once more. St Joseph’s Orphanage in Theatre Street and Mount Street […]

6 years ago
Watch as urban explorers discover morgue in St Joseph’s Orphanage

Inside the former morgue at Mount Street Urban explorers have once again been inside the former St Joseph’s Orphanage in Preston city centre. The decaying building has become a magnet for those wanting to explore its structure. […]

6 years ago
Preston retains consultants to aid city centre redevelopment plans

St Joseph's Orphanage has stood empty for years Pic: scrappynw St Joseph’s Orphanage is a key site earmarked for redevelopment Pic: scrappynw A consultant is being retained to help Preston City Council decide how the city should be redeveloped. Cushman […]

6 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Children rescued from St Joseph’s Orphanage after becoming trapped

St Joseph's Orphanage has stood empty for years Pic: scrappynw St Joseph’s Orphanage has stood empty for years Pic: scrappynw Police have issued another warning for youths to stay away from the former St Joseph’s Orphanage in Preston city centre. […]

7 years ago
Could St Joseph’s Orphanage see a new owner soon?

St Joseph's Orphanage stands empty in Mount Street Pic: Gill Lawson St Joseph’s Orphanage stands empty in Mount Street Pic: Gill Lawson A Preston building voted as one of the UK’s most endangered could have a new owner as part of its […]

7 years ago
St Joseph’s Orphanage among England’s most ‘at risk’ buildings

St Joseph's Orphanage has stood empty for years Pic: scrappynw St Joseph’s Orphanage in Preston city centre is among England’s Top 10 most ‘at risk’ historic buildings. The former orphanage and what was Mount Street Hospital has stood empty for […]

8 years ago
Where will 800 new homes go in and around Preston city centre?

Former Alliance Works Mill next to Centenary Mill and facing on to Stefano Road. This was a weaving mill with large sheds to the rear. © Copyright Chris Allen and licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Licence How six unused buildings and places around Preston can be developed for new homes is the challenge for planning consultants. Cushman and Wakefield have been appointed by Preston City Council […]

8 years ago
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