This category relates to all things to do with history in Preston.
Uncover Winckley Square’s hidden histories with these guided walksWinckley Square guided walks are back for April and May. The free walks, led by the Friends of Winckley Square, uncover the hidden histories of Preston’s Georgian Square. There are […]
5 years ago Memories project continues as Dardsley House becomes home to Lostock Hall Medical CentreA heritage project exploring memories of health care is continuing after Lostock Hall Medical Centre opened in Dardsley House. The Doctor, Doctor project is exploring the heritage of Dardsley and […]
5 years ago Moor Park Conservation Area to see a number of roads removedTen roads look set to have their conservation status removed from them. Moor Park Conservation Area looks set to be reduced in size by Preston City Council. A consultation period […]
5 years ago Winckley Square guided walks to celebrate International Women’s DayA special series of Winckley Square guided walks is taking place to celebrate International Women’s Day. The walks, which are dedicated to the women of Winckley Square, will take place […]
5 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Winckley Square history book is raising funds for St Catherine’s HospiceA local history book which brings together all the research undertaken as part of the transformation of Preston’s Winckley Square Gardens has raised an amazing £3,200 for St Catherine’s Hospice. […]
5 years ago Remembering when Preston used to have its own bankWith news on Preston City Council considering funding a community bank we take a look back at when Preston had its own bank. Pedder’s was a household name in Georgian […]
5 years ago Stunning pictures of Tornado fly-past released by BAE SystemsBAE Systems has released a set of stunning pictures of yesterday’s Tornado fly past. The images show the three fighter jets in the air over the Warton and Samlesbury sites. […]
5 years ago Watch Tornado fly past over PrestonEngines roared over the skies in Preston when Tornado made it’s final fly-past over the city. The fighter plane, which was partly manufactured at BAE Systems in Samlesbury and Warton […]
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