Local Links
Click on the logos to visit these websites:
....................Lancashire Post. Local news. The main local printed newspaper, formerly the Lancashire Evening Post since 1886.
..................Prominent and credible blog of news and activity, Blog Preston
Preston Historical Society, studying and promoting the history of Preston.
on Flickr. The best and a phenomenal on-line collection of historical photos of Preston
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A website comprising an in depth look at historical topics from Preston. An impressive collection.
Harris Museum and Art Gallery. Preston's major tourist attraction and finest building (closed until 2025)
The Lancashire Archives
a huge collection of Lancashire historical records held by Lancashire County Council on Bow Lane Preston. Open for inspection, make an appointment on the website.
British Commercial Vehicle Museum, Leyland. A wide collection of commercial vehicles, horse drawn, steam powered, diesel powered.
Friends of the Harris Museum Blog - not updated for some time but the Friends group plays on
Ribble Steam Railway on Preston Docks. A collection of industrial locomotives, a workshop plus the Furness Railway Trust workshop, a station and length of track along the dock. Cafe and shop.
Lancashire Infantry Museum, Preston. Fulwood Barracks, one of the few Chartist Barracks remaining contains the museum.
Leyland trucks and bus meetings. The society for matters Leyland Trucks and Buses.
Preston Council website
Visit Lancashire, Coast to hills.
Visit Fylde Coast. We do like to be beside the seaside.
Lancashire Local History Federation
Formed in 1973, the official co-ordinating body for local history in the County Palatine of Lancaster.?
North West Aerospace Alliance, serving one of Europes largest aerospace clusters.
Some good local 'hobby' websites:
Preston's Inns, Taverns and Beerhouses
W & J Riding & Sons, Longridge, Hauliers
Facebook. Of course there are dozens of Preston related Facebook pages including our own. Groups: Preston History and Preston Area Railway Group. Preston Past and present as well.