History
Preston academic wins funding to research Temperance Movement
A Preston academic will be uncovering the history of the city’s famous Temperance Movement. Dr Annemarie McAllister from the University of Central Lancashire plans to lift the lid on Temperance and its connections with the working classes. The city’s Temperance Movement, which was against alcohol and required members to sign a pledge of abstinence, was started by Joseph Livesey in 1832. Dr McAllister has received [...]
457 days ago by Ed Walker Share
Preston Past: The Shambles, Lancaster Road
In the first of this series of bygone times in Preston, we have an image of what is now Lancaster Road and was formerly known as ‘The Shambles’. The view in this image would be what is now the Miller Arcade, Jacson Street and the Harris Library & Museum. How different it looks today and I tend to think that the odour around that area would have [...]
458 days ago by Paul D. Swarbrick Share
Volunteers aim to trace industrial heritage on Strand Road for Guild exhibition
A project aiming to trace Preston’s industrial heritage is appealing for volunteers. Made in Preston aims to tell the stories of those who worked on Strand Road pioneering electric tram and railway technologies. Jayne Waring, one of the volunteers behind the research, said they hoped to speak to people who worked at Dick, Kerr Ltd and English Electric. She said: “Whilst most of the production [...]
461 days ago by Ed Walker Share
Britain’s oldest locomotive train arrives in Preston
The UK’s oldest working locomotive arrived in Preston this afternoon. This photo snapped by local photographer Bernie Blackburn shows the Furness Railway 20 being transported to the Ribble Steam Railway. The FR20 is set to run a special service later this month and then stay on for two months to help pull Sunday services at the railway. View more photos of the FR20 arriving and [...]
471 days ago by Ed Walker Share
Preston railway prepares to welcome Britain’s oldest working locomotive
Britain’s oldest working locomotive will be pulling into Preston later this month for a special gala. Ribble Steam Railways will be taking delivery of the Furness Railway Number 20 on February 9th before it makes its debut at a special event. The Steam Gala Weekend on 18th and 19th February will give train enthusiasts a chance to ride the FR20 which was built in 1863. [...]
473 days ago by Ed Walker Share
Museum of Lancashire looking for young fans to plan its future
Young history fans in the city are being encouraged to get involved in the new look Museum of Lancashire. If you’re aged from 16 to 21 then the museum, based in Preston, wants you to help shape its future. The Museum of Lancashire reopened last Autumn after a major refurb and outreach officer Stephen Miller wants young people to guide its events and share their [...]
474 days ago by Ed Walker Share