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David Hindle: Around Preston Book Launch
Around Preston: Heritage, Natural History and Walking in the City and Beautiful Countryside Beyond. David Hindle at Waterstones in Preston today signs copies of his book Around Preston. This beautiful book celebrates the history and beauty of the amazing countryside around Preston. Seasoned historian and naturalist David Hindle takes the reader on gentle forays into specially selected parts of our county, all easily reached from [...]
168 days ago by Tony Worrall Share
Preston in the Picture: A View from Canada
A few weeks ago I received the email from Helen – a Prestonian living in Canada. Helen had seen one of my photographs on Flickr and she wanted to use it as the subject for a painting. I’d no problem with that at all and as the week’s passed by I wondered how she was getting on but not really expecting to ever see the [...]
172 days ago by Paul Melling Share
Preston Digital Archive passes 8000 images but volunteers still want more
An online collection of photos of Preston through the years has reached its target of 8,000 uploads. The Preston Digital Archive is housed on photo-sharing site Flickr and founder Barney Smith wanted to reach the 8,000 barrier before the Guild. In the latest issue of the Preston Magazine, Mr Smith states the Archive is now looking for even more. “We know you must have musty [...]
175 days ago by Ed Walker Share
Preston in the Picture: Christmas Lights
It’s just over a week since the big switch on and I have to say Preston’s Christmas lights are looking magnificent this year. There seems to be more of them for one and hopefully it will help to attract more people into the City centre. As you may have read on BlogPreston recently the council are also doing their bit in an effort to attract [...]
178 days ago by Paul Melling Share
Photo shoot at the Bus Station: volunteers needed
Polish photographer Jan Piotrowicz is looking for volunteers for new project at the iconic Preston Bus Station. Jan is currently a 2nd year photography student at Blackburn College and is a great admirer of Preston Bus Station. Back in Jan’s home country of Poland, modernist architecture like the bus station is equally endangered. I am told that Jan will be doing a photo shoot at the [...]
180 days ago by Tony Worrall Share
Preston Christmas Lights Switch-on: in pictures
Preston Christmas Lights Celeb Switch-on 17 November The Christmas lights were officially lit by a line up of celebs last night. X-Factor winner Matt Cardle and opera singer Russell ‘the voice’ Watson took centre stage pushing the plunger to a count down by Real Radio. Also on stage for one of Preston’s biggest annual events were Preston North End football team manager Graham Westley and [...]
186 days ago by Tony Worrall Share