Daily Archives: March 23, 2010

Preston Maps at Alston Hall

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Pete of MIP

Yesterday I attended a 4 hour talk at Alston Hall by Stephen Sartin, one of Prestons most knowledgeable local historians as well as art expert. The subject was ‘Preston through its maps’.  The subject of Preston and of maps creates double appeal to … Continue reading →

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Gas Strikes Ahead

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Pete of MIP

While I’m on the theme of strikes, todays papers say 8,000 British Gas fitters have voted to go on strike over bullying by management. The BBC say the union haven’t told British Gas what the dispute is about although it seems … Continue reading →

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