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Harris Museum tour report, December 2024

Posted on 19 December 2024 by Pete of MIP

It’s the first time we’d been in the Harris Museum and needed hard hats and hi-viz jackets, but it was Friday the 13th.  Our tour was arranged for members of the Friends of the Harris as a preview of the … Continue reading →

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Preston’s burning buildings – November 2024

Posted on 30 November 2024 by Pete of MIP

It’s unfortunate that two Grade II listed empty buildings in the middle of Preston have been damaged by fires in the last month. The first fire was in Mount Street at the old Grade II listed, St Joseph’s Orphanage on … Continue reading →

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Visit to the Lancashire Conservation Studio 16th October 2024

Posted on 5 November 2024 by Pete of MIP

A special visit to the Lancashire Conservation Studio in Preston with the Friends of the Harris Museum and Art Gallery.  We were advised not to photograph anything that had been sent from other organisations. After an introduction by members of … Continue reading →

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Moor Park Area of Preston 7th October 2024

Posted on 21 October 2024 by Pete of MIP

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 … Continue reading →

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

Posted on 10 September 2024 by Pete of MIP

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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Two more murals spotted 28th June 2024

Posted on 2 July 2024 by Pete of MIP

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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The Ribble Steam Railway – Saturday 24th March 2024

Posted on 18 May 2024 by Pete of MIP

A short visit to the Ribble Steam Railway on Saturday 24th March 2024.   Furness Railway No. 20 being the star of the show.   Refurbishment of this was completed at the Furness Railway in their workshop at Preston.   Before that work … Continue reading →

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A walk in Preston – Avenham way – April 2024

Posted on 10 May 2024 by Pete of MIP

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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A Walk in Preston 19th January 2024 Friargate area

Posted on 15 April 2024 by Pete of MIP

A January walk from Ringway to Adelphi along Friargate to look at the almost complete update of the road.  Past Roper Hall where I sat some Open University exams 50yrs ago. Then right on Walker Street.  Right again on Patten … Continue reading →

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

Posted on 10 April 2023 by Pete of MIP

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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A walk in Preston Centre 21st March 2023

Posted on 7 April 2023 by Pete of MIP

Another walk in the centre of Preston. A photo of the The Old Bull on Church Street.   It was once Preston’s top inn and called the Bull & Royal.  There is a well known painting in the Harris Museum & … Continue reading →

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A Walk in Preston Centre 10th March 2023

Posted on 7 April 2023 by Pete of MIP

Another walk in Preston.  It was a lovely day and I’d bought a new camera at Wilkinson’s Cameras in St George’s Mall, Preston.   A pocket camera with a small sensor but a big optical zoom. Here we are under a … Continue reading →

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Deepdale Retail Centre and Preston Football Ground walk – 11th February 2023

Posted on 27 March 2023 by Pete of MIP

Deepdale Retail Centre near the football ground and within reach of three motorway junctions.  Easy to park, although it does get busy on the road outside, and we haven’t been at weekend. M&S, Boots, Next, Game, JD, TUi, Craft Shop, … Continue reading →

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Preston Centre walk 31st January 2023

Posted on 3 February 2023 by Pete of MIP

A windy wintery day.  The Harris Museum parcelled for refurbishment viewed from Lancaster Road.  How bright will it look when all is revealed in 2024. Preston Market, half outdoor, half indoor.  The old Victorian Covered Market with another just across … Continue reading →

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A few photos from a walk in Preston 1st November 2022

Posted on 3 November 2022 by Pete of MIP

Walking from the south east corner of the open Fishergate Centre car park you go out onto the street and turn right past a small car park and carry on to Milller Park.  The view is below: There are some … Continue reading →

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Harris Museum and Art Gallery Jigsaw 2022

Posted on 10 October 2022 by Pete of MIP

In 2022 a new jigsaw of the Harris Museum and Art Gallery is available to buy at the Library.  Note that while the Harris building is being upgraded the Library is in the Guild Hall. The jigsaw is a 360 … Continue reading →

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Covid 19 data in Preston March 15th 2021

Posted on 15 March 2021 by Pete of MIP

Preston appeared to have less Covid 19 than similar places in northwest England but in late February the slow decline left Preston in the top ten case areas in England and on some measures, it is said, at the top. … Continue reading →

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British Commercial Vehicle Museum re-opens after Covid Closure

Posted on 28 July 2020 by Pete of MIP

On Saturday 18th July 2020 the British Commercial Vehicle Museum (BCVM) in Leyland re-opened after its Covid-19 Closure. We visited just a few days later.  The first museum visit for several months.   Things have been adjusted to protect everyone. On … Continue reading →

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Harris Your Place – Plan up for Review

Posted on 26 June 2020 by Pete of MIP

The Harris Museum, Art Gallery and Library is proposing a major facelift.   So far £3.7 million is in place and support and development funding from National Lottery Heritage Fund and Arts Council England.  The next stage is a £4.5 million … Continue reading →

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Trains in Preston: A time of change December 2019

Posted on 1 December 2019 by Pete of MIP

On December 9th First Trenitalia, to be known as Aventi, take over the West Coast Main Line services from Virgin.   Express services between London Euston, Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh via Preston are effected. Also in December new trains, … Continue reading →

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