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Scandalous stories to be told at Preston Historical Society event

A sunny day in Winckley Square Pic: Tony Worrall 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 […]

3 years ago
Myerscough College to host free UCLan vet school event

Myerscough College and UCLan have invited aspiring vets to a free event this month to discuss a new veterinary school opening this September. The University of Central Lancashire’s newly created […]

3 years ago
In Conversation with Kate Walsh and Rob Richardson

On 13 March meet international field hockey ace and Olympic bronze medal winner Kate Walsh and London 2012 Paralympic Games volleyball star Rob Richardson. They will be in converstaion with […]

12 years ago
An Audience with Chef Paul Heathcote

Paul Heathcote will host the Square Shack Taking place at the University of Central lancashire (UCLan) Foster Building on Monday 11 March a talk hosted by the Ribble Valley based celebrity chef Paul Heathcote. This should be […]

12 years ago
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World Cup Final Ref Inspires Preston Students with visit

Preston College greeted Premier League referee Howard Webb this week to take part in a question and answer session with sports students and to talk to them about his career […]

12 years ago
At your Convenience: Talk on public toilets in nineteenth century Lancashire

Looking for a potty, off the wall event?. Well, enter the water closet for a chat on Urinals for all – The public convenience provision for ladies in 19th century […]

12 years ago
Emma Heslewood To Give First Public Lecture On Will Onda

On Monday 3rd December the Preston Historical Society meeting which is held at the Central Methodist Church, Lune Street, Preston, will feature Emma Heslewood, Keeper of History at the Harris […]

12 years ago
The Hewitson Diaries: A Journalist’s Life in Victorian Britain

26 October marks the centenary of the death of noted Preston journalist Anthony Hewitson (1836-1912) A one man show based on diaries of his life in Victorian Britain will take […]

12 years ago
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Preston in pictures REFLECTIONS .... Whilst most sleep, this is what Preston Dock Marina looks like at 06.30 on a still summers morning. 6-7-13 (lens at 18mm) ©Preston. Junction of Powis Road - Watery Lane 1981 with the Docks in the background. ©Prestons Iconic 1960's Bus Station pictured in 1981, 12 years after opening, looking at the Ribble Bus Co. side from Ringway. ©St Pauls Church, Preston transforms into Red Rose Radio Preston in 1981. ©Preston Guild Hall, Lancaster Rd Dull summer day 1981. ©Ringway Preston on a dull summer day in 1981. ©Class 390 Avenham Park, PrestonM6 Motorway Preston looking south summer 1984 © View more
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