Made in Preston
the Made in Preston website, since 2002.
Information about things made in Preston and its surrounding area.
Made in Preston website established in 2002. Contact Pete to find out more using this link.
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Recent Posts
- Two more murals spotted 28th June 2024
- A walk in Preston – to the Tram Road Bridge 21st May 2024
- The Ribble Steam Railway – Saturday 24th March 2024
- A walk in Preston – Avenham way – April 2024
- A Walk in Preston 19th January 2024 Friargate area
- A walk in Preston 21st October 2023
- Avenham Park in June 2023
- Preston to Leyland and back by bus and train 11th May 2023
- A Walk in Preston 27th April 2023
- The Mayor of Preston Visits The Ribble Steam Railway 25th March 2023
- A walk in Preston Centre 21st March 2023
- A Walk in Preston Centre 10th March 2023
- A walk in Preston Centre and Beatrice Todd on International Women’s Day 8th March 2023
- Deepdale Retail Centre and Preston Football Ground walk – 11th February 2023
- Well known Preston historian dies
- Preston Centre walk 31st January 2023
- A few photos of Preston 9th January 2023
- Book Review: Types and Shadows – A history of Preston City Parish
- A few photos from a walk in Preston 1st November 2022
- Harris Museum and Art Gallery Jigsaw 2022
- Covid 19 data in Preston March 15th 2021
- British Commercial Vehicle Museum re-opens after Covid Closure
- Harris Your Place – Plan up for Review
- Work Starts on new Western Distributor Road
- The Harris Open Art Exhibition 2019
- Trains in Preston: A time of change December 2019
- Harris Art Gallery Exhibition – Beautiful and Brutal 50 years of Preston Bus Station
- A Walk from Preston Station
- Railway Improvements – New trains and electrification Northern Rail
- A visit to The Ribble Steam Railway and Museum
- Old Tram Road Bridge Closed
- Museum of the Moon at the Harris
- The Preston Open Art Exhibition at The Harris
- Wires to Bolton
- The Harris: The Renewal
- Harris 125th and Triple Exhibition
- North End low down
- Railway Anniversary Month and Strand Road closure
- Barton Grange turns on the entertainment with style
- Dear Harris
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Lancashire Evening Post without the Lancashire
Two days after Blackpool won promotion to the Premier league, a feat practically on a par with man landing on the moon, and the Lancashire Evening Post website hasn’t a mention of the event. Guess it’s a difficult one balancing … Continue reading
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Local Repairman blues
A few years ago our Hotpoint freezer went wrong and we called in a local repairman at under half the price of the Hotpoint man. Nice bloke, said it was an electronic unit that needed sending for repair by exchange. … Continue reading
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Any problem with the coalition?
Amazing things do happen. Having looked at the policies of all the parties and thinking a pick and mix might make a good option. Such an option has been created in the coalition between LibDems and Conservatives. Good policies that are … Continue reading
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Labour or Conservative best for Lancashire?
Our fourth review seeking the effect of political parties on the region around Preston. This time it’s head to head with the Conservatives and Labour. Not only head to head but neck and neck in some places. With no major … Continue reading
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Council Tax 2010 – Preston highest
Council taxes have hardly increased in 2010 / 11. That appears to be good news although I’m a bit sceptical about why, just before a General Election. Mustn’t look a gift horse in the mouth. Preston has increased its Band … Continue reading
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Snowdrops in March
It’s nearly the end of February and snowdrops are out. I thought that was January’s job. We’re going to get a rush they say as the season is a month late; crocii, daffodils, tulips, blossom. Most days it’s been around … Continue reading
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1 Year Old
Missed my blogs birthday on February 6th 2010. The Made In Preston Blog is 1 year old and has about 180 posts. I thought it’ll only last a few weeks but it’s still hot. So tonight I’ll pop a bottle of wine and … Continue reading
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H.J.Berry in administration
The old furniture maker in Chipping went into administation this week. A blow to a way of work, skills and manufacturing as well as the staff and village. Last year it featured on Gerry Robinson’s TV programme and he offered … Continue reading
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December 2009 house prices in Lancashire
According to the Land Registry average house prices in Lancashire reached their lowest in August 09 and have since risen to £117,750 in December 2009, equal to February 2006. This change is fairly uniform across the range of houses from … Continue reading
Angel of Preston
There is a flurry of commentary about placing a statue next to the M6 to symbolise Preston. One is a semi-buried soldier denoting the historic battles that took place in Preston and the other is a statue symbolising a military … Continue reading
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Garden Bird observations in snowy weather
Two Fieldfare birds have been visiting our garden this week. Have never heard of them before, let alone seen one. The snow has driven them out of the country and they’ve nearly stripped our holly tree of berry’s. We read … Continue reading
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Coldest for years
Don’t remember a cold spell like this for a long time. Certainly not at this time of year. Seem to recall 1981-ish being very cold in early January. Went out this morning at 10am and it was minus 3C and … Continue reading
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Avenham, Miller Parks and Lancashire Museum get lottery funding
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and Big Lottery Fund (BIG) agreed a grant of £1.75m to Avenham and Miller Parks. This tops up the £2.7m granted in 2005. Also the Lancashire Museum in Stanley Street has been allocated £0.9m from the … Continue reading
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Peace at Christmas
President Obama made a great speech with many messages in Oslo when receiving his Nobel Peace Prize. The part below stood out as a lesson to everyone if viewed in the context of your personal life. ‘I know that engagement with repressive regimes … Continue reading
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International Space Station over Preston
The International Space Station with Space Shuttle Atlantis was visible from Preston yesterday morning (24th Nov) at 4.46 and it was very bright (if no clouds), I was in bed and it was probably raining. Atlantis undocked from the International … Continue reading
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House Prices Down but Turning (perhaps)
The Land Registry figures for the end of September show the North West having one of the lowest average house prices in the UK. The North West being Lancashire, Cumbria, Cheshire, Manchester and Merseyside. Overall in the North West the … Continue reading
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Competition Commission says Stagecoach must sell Preston Bus
The Evening Post alerted me to the Competition Commission announcement released today that Stagecoach must sell Preston Bus to a bidder able to provide a competitive service. It seems a bit late for this as the deal was done months ago, buses … Continue reading
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Nuclear Irish Sea announced
Today the government announced 5 new nuclear power stations on the shore of the Irish Sea. Three in Cumbria, 1 at Heysham, 1 in Anglesey. There are currently 3 that have limited life remaining. The government has also announced a … Continue reading
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Late October Spring
17 degrees today, no wind, a watery sun. Set out across the Fylde and hundreds of geese were flying south in constantly changing V formations quite low. Opened the car window to hear them talking to each other. Where had … Continue reading
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X factor prediction
Started watching X factor last year and was hooked. Discounting YouTube hits, here are my predictions, it was harder than I thought – and probably completely wrong. 9th – Lloyd – nice bloke, a bit overwhelmed, voice not strong. 8th – Ollie … Continue reading
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