Category Archives: History

History of the area around Preston.

National Trust not near here

Posted on 7 March 2010 by Pete of MIP

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 →

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Winckley Square as it was

Posted on 26 January 2010 by Pete of MIP

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 →

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Harris Institute, Avenham, bought

Posted on 13 December 2009 by Pete of MIP

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 →

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History of Preston

Posted on 31 July 2009 by Pete of MIP

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 →

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Building on the flood plain

Posted on 21 March 2009 by Pete of MIP

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 →

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Preston Vision

Posted on 21 February 2009 by Pete of MIP

Preston Vision, Tithebarn Project Continue reading →

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Fragile Heritage

Posted on 10 February 2009 by Pete of MIP

Yesterday I went to a talk at Alston Hall by Stephen Sartin on the subject of Characters of Preston. It made me think about the fragility of our heritage.  It’s easy to knock stuff down but it can never be put … Continue reading →

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