This category relates to all things to do with history in Preston.
The famous historian AJP Taylor’s Communist Preston upbringingThe renowned historian and TV presenter AJP Taylor was brought up in Preston, by his ardently socialist parents. Paradoxically his father was partner in Bute Mill, once of Essex Street, […]
2 years ago Courtaulds, rayon replaces cotton as Preston takes the leadFor 40 years the Courtaulds factory dominated the outskirts of Preston. At its peak over 4,000 people worked there. The factory was a pioneer of employing Muslim workers, and its […]
2 years ago Demolition work begins at St Joseph’s OrphanagePreston City Council confirmed that demolition work at St. Joseph’s Orphanage presents no danger to the public. Earlier this month, Preston residents witnessed falling masonry on Theatre Street from ongoing […]
2 years ago Ribble Motor Services and the battle of the busesRibble Motor Services was one of the biggest bus operators in the North West, if not the country. By the time they were bought by Stagecoach, in 1988, they had […]
2 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Edwardian Preston, trade advertisements, and a brief history of pantsThe Preston Digital Archive has a fascinating collection of old trade advertisements from local guides and newspapers. Most magazines carried advertisements for everything from underwear to quack cold remedies. Here […]
2 years ago Former pupil and head girl visit Penwortham Priory Academy82-year-old Sonia Ward, the first Head Girl at Penwortham Priory Academy returned to her former school to look around and see the changes since she left. Sonia was among the […]
2 years ago Hoghton Tower, a place of rebellion, gambling and royaltyHoghton Tower has a long history stretching back to the 12th century. The building has seen attacks by Parliamentarian troops and visits from the King. Sir Henry Philip De Hoghton gambled […]
2 years ago Preston’s Bistro French comes back for one night onlyBistro French, a famous restaurant in Preston is returning for one night with the food and entertainment the restaurant was known for. The event on Friday 22nd July will be […]
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