This is part two of a series on Preston’s Town Halls. Read part one: Preston, a self governing city state and a tale of four Town Halls After the collapse […]

This is part one of a two-part article on Preston’s Town Halls. Early charter towns such as Preston had a form of local government that allowed for a lot of […]

Preston in 1965 was a strange mixture of ancient and modern; steam trains still plied through the station, while the UK’s first KFC was opened. The locomotive above is a […]

The Mayor of Preston has recognised Preston Guild Lodge for its commitment to charity with a visit to the Town Hall. Over many years, Preston Guild Lodge No 4408 has […]

Preston Guild has been held every 20 years for centuries. The 1862 Guild was the first to be photographed. This was also an important year globally. The American Civil War […]

The town centre There are many aerial views of Preston from the past, and comparing them with today’s views is interesting. The first image was taken in 1949 and shows […]

Preston City Council’s Contact Centre is supporting residents through the cost of living crisis.  Located on the ground floor of the Town Hall in Lancaster Road, the Contact Centre’s 22 […]

Preston City Council has raised the Pakistan flag at town hall to show support for the nation as it battles devastating floods. Today (Friday, 2 September), the council raised the […]