Made in Preston
the Made in Preston website, since 2002.
Information about things made in Preston and its surrounding area.
Made in Preston website established in 2002. Contact Pete to find out more using this link.
-
Recent Posts
- A Walk in Preston 19th January 2024 Friargate area
- A walk in Preston 21st October 2023
- Avenham Park in June 2023
- Preston to Leyland and back by bus and train 11th May 2023
- A Walk in Preston 27th April 2023
- The Mayor of Preston Visits The Ribble Steam Railway 25th March 2023
- A walk in Preston Centre 21st March 2023
- A Walk in Preston Centre 10th March 2023
- A walk in Preston Centre and Beatrice Todd on International Women’s Day 8th March 2023
- Deepdale Retail Centre and Preston Football Ground walk – 11th February 2023
- Well known Preston historian dies
- Preston Centre walk 31st January 2023
- A few photos of Preston 9th January 2023
- 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
Archives
Category Archives: History
Preston Bus Station ‘demolish in principle’
Yesterday, 17th Dec, Preston council cabinet sat and voted to demolish the Market Hall, Market Car Park and Lancastria House. The bus station vote was that it should be demolished in principle but a number of alternatives will be looked … Continue reading
Posted in History, Made in Preston, Road, Uncategorized
Comments Off on Preston Bus Station ‘demolish in principle’
Preston Bus Station to be destroyed by lack of vision
Preston Bus Station destroyed by vandals might be a bit hard. Yet Preston Council have neglected the building and then announced that it will cost too much to refurbish. Even though it is one of Preston’s main features. Quoting huge … Continue reading
Posted in History, Made in Preston, Political, Uncategorized
Comments Off on Preston Bus Station to be destroyed by lack of vision
Preston Guild 2012 – that was the fabulous week that was
Not a lot to say about Preston Guild 2012 – just brilliant. The processions, ceremonies, shows, events, displays and the crowds were the cake and the cream. The small touches like the Temperance Display and the P3 20 added … Continue reading
Posted in History, Made in Preston, Uncategorized
Comments Off on Preston Guild 2012 – that was the fabulous week that was
Preston Guild 2012 – I was there – Saturday 1st September 2012
Preston Guild is once every 20 years so we weren’t going to miss this one. We loved the Royal Jubilee, the Olympic Games and we were sure we’d enjoy Preston Guild. It seemed everyone was in a great mood, the … Continue reading
Posted in Aviation, Cotton, Food, History, Made in Preston, Road, Technology, Uncategorized
Comments Off on Preston Guild 2012 – I was there – Saturday 1st September 2012
One Week to Preston Guild 2012: Our Plan
Wake me up on Friday in time for Preston Guild. There are some great things being planned, but here is our plan. Saturday 1st September will be our main day. Will be fighting the crowds flooding in for the Final … Continue reading
Posted in History, Made in Preston, Uncategorized
Comments Off on One Week to Preston Guild 2012: Our Plan
Preston Guild 2012 turns up the heat
Preston comes together as events are announced for the 2012 Guild. Here are four unmissables: The new multi-million pound ‘Discover Preston’ display in the Harris Museum, opened on 28th July, is something I’ve been burning to see. On Friday 17th … Continue reading
Posted in Aviation, Cotton, Food, History, Made in Preston, Rail, Road, Technology
Comments Off on Preston Guild 2012 turns up the heat
Heroes of Salamanca
July 22nd, 1812. Salamanca, Spain. Wellington’s troops defeat Napoleon’s in the first major victory of the Peninsular War that demonstrated the prowess of the Duke of Wellington, then an Earl. To mark this victory the Rifles were given the freedom of … Continue reading
Posted in History, Uncategorized
Comments Off on Heroes of Salamanca
Preston Guild – Honorary Burgesses Named
To be a burgess at Preston Guild is quite an honour. Putting yourself into a line that goes back centuries. It is a hereditary role so new ones are joined at the Guild Ceremony by existing burgesses and those who … Continue reading
Posted in History, Made in Preston, Uncategorized
Comments Off on Preston Guild – Honorary Burgesses Named
Preston’s Old Buildings Departing
This week Preston Council granted planning permission for houses to be built on the land now occupied by the Park School on Moor Park. This school educated generations of Preston females who passed their 11+ exam, including my mother and … Continue reading
Posted in History, Made in Preston, Political, Uncategorized
Comments Off on Preston’s Old Buildings Departing
Alston Hall 2010 course programme issued
For those with an interest in the area the new course programme has been issued by Alston Hall, the day and residential college for adult learning near Longridge. Local historian Stephen Sartin will be speaking about the history of Preston to … Continue reading
Posted in History, Made in Preston, Uncategorized
Comments Off on Alston Hall 2010 course programme issued
Harris Museum gets £1.1m from lottery
The Harris Museum is to spend £1.5m on rejuvenating displays, in particular the history of Preston room. This room has had a tired look for many years and got a bit of a filip when the recent Industrial Revolutionaries display … Continue reading
Posted in History, Made in Preston
Comments Off on Harris Museum gets £1.1m from lottery
Industrial Revolutionaries in Preston
The Industrial Revolutionaries is a display at the Harris Museum in Preston. The revolutionaries are the people who made an impact in Preston and include cotton magnates and reformers, mill workers and inventors. The display was funded by a number of … Continue reading
Posted in Cotton, History, Made in Preston, Political, Technology
Comments Off on Industrial Revolutionaries in Preston
Sunday morning cruising in Preston
This morning, Sunday, was warm and bright and it was necessary to drive across Preston quite early. Just the day to take a leisurely detour. It’s times like this when Preston looks very pleasing, so much greenery, several old buildings and generally looking in decent … Continue reading
Posted in History, Made in Preston, Uncategorized
Comments Off on Sunday morning cruising in Preston
Preston Maps at Alston Hall
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
Posted in History, Made in Preston
Comments Off on Preston Maps at Alston Hall
Miller Arcade. Where is it going?
The LEP reports that the sale of Miller Arcade has fallen through. The building is looking in good condition and quite welcoming although it doesn’t have many shops in it and seems a bit isolated. It’s on the corner of the shopping area … Continue reading
Posted in History, Made in Preston
Comments Off on Miller Arcade. Where is it going?
National Trust not near here
The National Trust list of properties doesn’t have much in this area. Rufford Hall and Formby are the two most local sites. Gawthorpe Hall is in East Lancashire. Then you head into Cheshire or Cumbria for the next ones. Across England; Lincolnshire … Continue reading
Posted in History, Not particularly Preston
Comments Off on National Trust not near here
Winckley Square as it was
A couple of thousand are said to have completed cards objecting to the plans for Winckley Square. As I wasn’t aware of what the objectors are voting for, except a vague statement that the square should be restored to its previous appearance … Continue reading
Posted in History
Comments Off on Winckley Square as it was
Harris Institute, Avenham, bought
It is reported that the Harris Institute at Avenham has been bought by Yousuf Bhailok, a local businessman, for just under £300,000. Mr Bhailok also bought Harris Park in Fulwood and has been involved in the campaign to keep the football museum … Continue reading
History of Preston
Went to Alston Hall near Longridge today to listen to Stephen Sartin speak about the history of Preston through its Guild Merchant. Stephen Sartin being one of the current leading historians about Preston although he currently seems more involved in … Continue reading
Posted in History
Comments Off on History of Preston
Building on the flood plain
More shops are announced for the Capital Centre in Walton Le Dale. Quite a good spot, just over the boundary from Preston. It is on the flood plain of the river though. I don’t recall when Walton was last flooded … Continue reading
Posted in History
Comments Off on Building on the flood plain