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- Well known Preston historian dies
- Preston Centre walk 31st January 2023
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- Book Review: Types and Shadows – A history of Preston City Parish
- A few photos from a walk in Preston 1st November 2022
- Harris Museum and Art Gallery Jigsaw 2022
- Covid 19 data in Preston March 15th 2021
- British Commercial Vehicle Museum re-opens after Covid Closure
- Harris Your Place – Plan up for Review
- Work Starts on new Western Distributor Road
- The Harris Open Art Exhibition 2019
- Trains in Preston: A time of change December 2019
- Harris Art Gallery Exhibition – Beautiful and Brutal 50 years of Preston Bus Station
- A Walk from Preston Station
- Railway Improvements – New trains and electrification Northern Rail
- A visit to The Ribble Steam Railway and Museum
- Old Tram Road Bridge Closed
- Museum of the Moon at the Harris
- The Preston Open Art Exhibition at The Harris
- Wires to Bolton
- The Harris: The Renewal
- Harris 125th and Triple Exhibition
- North End low down
- Railway Anniversary Month and Strand Road closure
- Barton Grange turns on the entertainment with style
- Dear Harris
- Tail winds at BAE Systems Lancashire
- Comics at the Harris
- Fair Do to Northern Rail?
- Ikea pull out, will NHS move in
- Iconic Art at the Harris
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Monthly Archives: November 2010
Manchester to Blackpool rail electrification by 2016
Philip Hammond, the Secretary of State for Transport, stated in Parliament on the 25th November 2010: ‘The Chancellor also announced on 20 October the electrification of the lines between Liverpool, Manchester, Preston and Blackpool, representing an investment of up to £300 … Continue reading
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Dewlay Wind Turbine at Garstang
The very large wind turbine built at the Dewlay Cheesemaker site at Garstang is now operating. Driving past it is very impressive and creates quite a landmark. Yesterday was a very light wind but the turbine was turning and seemed to … Continue reading
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Manchester to Blackpool Rail Electrification
It was a surprise to discover the good news announced in the governments spending review on 21st October 2010 seemed to have no coverage. Here is what the chancellor said: ‘In the North West, we will invest in rail electrification between Manchester, … Continue reading
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PNE bottom of the championship
How many clubs have stayed with a manager when they have been at the bottom with things seeming to be getting worse in November, yet……… Yesterday PNE dropped to bottom following the home defeat to Hull and Crystal Palace winning at … Continue reading
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Anyone for strawberry picking?
Reading in the paper today that David Cameron is taking a business delegation to China to follow on from his Indian visit. A bit further down an article that Jaguar – Land Rover might build a factory in China to … Continue reading
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Ronnie Clayton – Preston born star of Blackburn Rovers
On October 29th Ronnie Clayton, the famous Blackburn Rovers midfielder of the 1950’s and 60’s, died aged 76. Making his first team debut at the age of 17, playing for England at 20 and captaining England at 25 and yet continuing … Continue reading
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Defence Review
The defence review announced on the 19th October ended the UK requirement for Harrier, Nimrod MRA4 and vertical take off F35 which all provide work in the local BAE SYSTEMS factories. The Nimrod has been in work for well over 10 years … Continue reading
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