A good day to walk around Moor Park, Preston. At first sight it doesn’t look significant but this park was on Preston Moor where a battle raged in the Civil War 1648 between the Roundheads and the Royalists. The park is also home to the former grammar school’s, Preston Boys Grammar, and Preston Park School for Girls. Both have interesting buildings although no longer grammar schools.
Preston’s first Observatory is on the park and it still operates although there is another new one near Longridge in a darker place operated by UCLAN, University of Central Lancashire.
Next door is Deepdale, home of Preston North End since 1878. The park is a large field surrounded by trees which is used for sport. The BBC Radio 2 Weekend in the Park was held here 6th to 8th September 2024. It was very popular although the whole country was caught in a storm.
Sir Tom Finney. Splash! A statue of the famous photograph taken at Stamford Bridge at Deepdale the home of Preston North End. Just behind Tom is the large mural of Dick Kerr’s Ladies Football Team. There is a photo on this blog.
The view of Deepdale from across Deepdale Road, in Moor Park.
Moor Park with the grass churned by the BBC Radio 2 in the Park.
The pond in Moor Park.
Beyond the pond is Blackpool Road with its avenue of trees. Prematurely taking a strong autumn tint very attractive in the sun.
Moor Park Observatory usually open on Heritage Open Days, September every year.
The fascinating Bricklayers display as paraded in the 1952 Preston Guild. Preston Guilds have been held for hundreds of years and continue every 20 years. Next one 2032.
Moor Park High School. Formerly Preston Boys Grammar.
Moor Park Primary School. Formerly Preston Park School Girls Grammar. 
This is a good stroll on a nice day.