Spring 2023 sees a couple of events that are of interest to railway and history fans. The Preston Model Railway Society’s exhibition is held in March, and The Ribble Steam […]
1 year ago New short film highlights Santa Special trains at Preston steam railway museumA local history buff has featured the Santa Special trains at Ribble Steam Railway and Museum in a short YouTube film. Former Preston teacher Gary Cunliffe was offered the chance […]
2 years ago Looking at the history of the Ribble Steam Railway as it reopens for businessThe Ribble Steam Railway reopens this weekend (Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 May). New attractions include murals of famous locomotives. Images are by the author and were shot prior to […]
3 years ago Things to do in Preston during the 2019 summer holidaysThe summer of 2019 is nearly upon us! The weather might be undecided as to what season it is but the kids will certainly let us know they’re off school […]
5 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Preston steam rail museum lands funding for new exploration centreA Ribble Steam rail service in operation PicL Tony Worrall Bringing Preston’s rail heritage to life is the mission of an extension to the Heritage Railway Museum at Preston Docks. […]
6 years ago Santa specials returning to Ribble Steam RailwayA Santa’s Special on the line in 2010 Pic: Johnny English A fixture of Preston’s run up to Christmas is the steam specials at the city’s vintage railway. Steaming along […]
7 years ago Colourful mazes, wrestling shows and Asian Mela: What’s on at Preston’s Flag Market during summer 2016From wrestling to Roald Dahl classics there’s something happening every Saturday on the Flag Market until the end of August. Preston City Council has announced what’s on with events beginning […]
8 years ago New Preston Docks flats due for approval despite Ribble Steam Railway objectionsNew flats on Preston’s Docks could be approved on a second time of asking. Midland House office block could be converted to be home to 25 apartments. Currently standing empty […]
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