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Preston’s Town Halls, colourised images, fire and a new age

Edwardian postcard of Preston market square Pic: Preston Digital Archive 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 […]

3 months ago
Preston, a self governing city state and a tale of four Town Halls

The original medieval Town Hall complex Pic: The Harris 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 […]

3 months ago
Preston in 1965, the beginnings of the modern world?

Two children survey the still working Docks in 1965 Pic: Preston Digital Archive 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 […]

6 months ago
Mayor of Preston invites local group to Town Hall in recognition of charitable work

Members of Preston Guild Lodge on their visit to the Town Hall with Mayor of Preston Cllr Yakub Patel 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 […]

7 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston Guild 1862, the first Guild to be photographed

Preston in 1862 Pic: Preston Digital Archive 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 […]

8 months ago
Preston from the air, then and now

Preston town centre in 1949 Pic: Preston Digital Archive 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 […]

8 months ago
The contact centre staff helping Preston through the cost of living crisis

Preston City Council Contact Centre team member 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 […]

1 year ago
Pakistan flag flown over Preston Town Hall

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 […]

2 years ago
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