Richard Porter aims to turn the Preston windmill into a community hubRichard Porter aims to turn the Preston windmill into a community hub
Richard Porter aims to turn the Preston windmill into a community hub

Inside Preston's windmill: An exclusive look round in pictures

The windmill has been derelict for decades but now Richard Porter hopes to bring it back to life as a community hub
By Neil Cross
Published 7th Oct 2020, 16:50 BST
Updated 7th Oct 2020, 16:54 BST

Photographers Mark McLoughlin and Lorenzo Aitkenhead have captured some incredible images showing how the windmill has fallen into disrepair over the years

The work to turn the inside of the mill will take a considerable amount of time

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The work to turn the inside of the mill will take a considerable amount of time

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The famous landmark stands at the back of Preston Police Station, off Moor Lane

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The famous landmark stands at the back of Preston Police Station, off Moor Lane

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Entertainer Richard hopes to have the first phase ready in the New Year

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Entertainer Richard hopes to have the first phase ready in the New Year

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The structure of the building needs to be assessed following fires and vandalism

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The structure of the building needs to be assessed following fires and vandalism

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