Nostalgia

Our local historian, Keith Johnson, takes a look back at a pub brawl that ends with tragic consequences..

This week our antiques expert Allan Blackburn takes a look at movie memorabilia.

PNE v Bristol City, September 29, 2007

Preston grandest hotel in Victorian times is set to be the jewel in the city’s crown once again after a stunning restoration scheme was unveiled last night.

Do you remember this building?

Forty years ago this week David Essex  returned to Preston to play to a sell out crowd amid scenes of great hysteria. Here we reprint the review of his performance alongside a set of previously unseen photographs from the gig.

Back in 1904, Miller Arcade in Preston was the place to go for a Turkish Bath.

This stereoview card depicts a country scene at the River Brock, near Preston, in 1860.

To coincide with the November period of Remembrance, Leyland Band and local historian Stuart Clewlow have worked together to produce a special commemorative brass music CD.

Noel Trevor Worthington is the only Irishman whose name appears on Garstang War Memorial.

James Morley had never been any further than Morecambe when he joined the Royal Navy to serve in the Second World War.

The stories of brave soldiers from Whitechapel, whose names appear on the St James’ War memorial, are set to be re-told for a First World War exhibition.

This picture of Preston’s Moor Park Gates may have been taken between 1904 and 1934, when Preston had trams.

Just hours after Guy Fawkes plot was foiled a man from Lancashire was in London to witness the very first bonfire night celebrations. Keith Johnson reports

Lancashire author Richard Houghton's new book captures the memories of Beatles fans who saw the Fab Four play live. Here he shares memories of concerts in the Red Rose county.

Floral greetings from Preston!

Back in 1900, Dick, Kerr & Co Ltd was located on Strand Road, Preston.