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A walk in Preston’s market area on 1st October 2024

Today it’s a walk in the area north of the Preston Covered Market.  An area being renewed and retaining some of the old.  As ever stirring some memories. This impressive terrace is home to several small businesses and apartmetns.  On … Continue reading

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Tram Bridge has gone! Another walk in Preston 4th September 2024

Another good walk in Preston:  Tram Bridge – Harris Institute – Edith Rigby House – St Wilfrids – Harris Museum – Upper Friargate plus bonus places The word is on the street is the Old Tram Bridge is gone.  Time … Continue reading

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A walk to UCLan Preston in summer 23rd July 2024

Many years ago this week, 23rd July, would have been Preston Wakes Week, usually 2 weeks.   The town closed down and everyone went to Blackpool.   The factories and shops were closed and even the newspapers weren’t delivered. Today was a … Continue reading

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Two more murals spotted 28th June 2024

Two more murals in Preston.  Both viewable for the delight of train travellers.   Although one isn’t new. This first one appears new and can be seen from a train inbound from Blackpool.  Four o’clock low when you see the docks.  … Continue reading

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A walk in Preston – to the Tram Road Bridge 21st May 2024

  A Wednesday walk arriving in Avenham Park, Preston to visit the Pavilion, shown in the first photo.  In there are some wallboards explaining the design and work for the new bridge design for the Tram Road Bridge which has … Continue reading

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A walk in Preston – Avenham way – April 2024

The 23rd April 2024, a nice day for a walk round Preston.   This route goes along East Cliff, to Miller and Avenham Parks then along the River Ribble to the Tram Road Bridge.  Then back up above the flood plain … Continue reading

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Avenham Park in June 2023

A short summer walk in Avenham Park, Preston.  

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The Mayor of Preston Visits The Ribble Steam Railway 25th March 2023

On Saturday 25th March 2023 the Mayor of Preston, Councillor Neil Darby visited the Ribble Steam Railway on Preston Docks.   Furness Railway Trust Loco No 20 was operating.   A triumphant piece of work by the Trust to restore a fine … Continue reading

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Museum of the Moon at the Harris

This is an excellent exhibition at the Harris in Preston, The Museum of the Moon until 24th February 2019. The star exhibit being a 23ft diameter moon hanging over central atrium, at night it’s illuminated. While we were there dozens … Continue reading

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The Harris: The Renewal

The Friends of the Harris, a registered charity, are working with The Harris to revitalise and do critical repairs to the building and its presentation. They have held several public discussions and learnt what the public want – such as … Continue reading

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Barton Grange turns on the entertainment with style

Barton Grange Garden Centre has opened its big extension – The Flower Bowl Entertainment Centre.    Curling, Cinemas, Bowling, Golf Simulator, Crazy Golf, Cafe, Chip Shop Restaurant.  All done in the high class Barton Grange style. We made a visit … Continue reading

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