Preston
Properties and events in Preston
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Bricks, Bugs & Backstories
Explore Dobcroft Nature Reserve, once Cottam Brickworks, where history meets nature. Spot the rare Great Crested Newt as you wander through this reclaimed industrial site, now a haven of wildlife, heritage, and hidden architectural gems.
Broughton in Amounderness Heritage Centre and Church Cottage Museum
Guided Tours of Church Cottage (1590), restored Museum 1995, part of Broughton Heritage Centre and including Parish Church and National School. Includes 'Peasants Hovel', Sleeping Gallery, Inn, School Room, Parlour, Wash House, Cart Shed and Garden.
Preston Cleansing Department
Discover the fascinating history of dealing with Preston's rubbish on the site of an early manure depot'. Tour the site of the former 'refuse destructor' built In the 1880s to collect, sort and burn waste.
Preston Markets Heritage Walk
Discover the ever-evolving history of Preston's markets - including the Market Hall and Box Market under the Grade II listed canopies built in 1875 and 1925.
Preston Masonic Hall - 250 Years of Freemasons in Preston
Architecture is in the DNA of Freemasons. Our origins lie with the Medieval Stonemasons who planned, designed and erected magnificent structures that endure to this day. The Hall has many features of architecture and local history - a living museum