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Welcome to my World - Preston's Caribbean community

The Unity Community Centre, 5-6 Shepherd Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 3YD

  • 16 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

Discover the history of Preston's Caribbean community since early sixties. With an exhibition and a series of short talks.

The Caribbean community has contributed significantly to the economic, cultural and sporting evolution of Preston. Find out more with our first Heritage open day event. A warm welcome awaits you please feel free to simply drop in.

Timings & Tours

Tuesday 16 September:
15.30 start, running to 17.30

Location & directions

The Unity Community Centre, 5-6 Shepherd Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 3YD

Directions:
Off Manchester Road, and Church Street. Just behind the Minster church.

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Additional information

Paid parking is within 50 meters of the building on the Ritz car park on Shepherd Street/

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