Sunrise and Preston's St. Mark's church with Winter Hill in the distance, photographed from Tulketh Brow. The Grade II* listed church was designed by E. G. Paley, and the tower was added between 1868 and 1870. It is constructed in sandstone with slate roofs, and is in decorated style. The church consists of a nave, transepts, a chancel with an apse, a porch, and a northeast tower. It is now redundant and has been converted into flatsSunrise and Preston's St. Mark's church with Winter Hill in the distance, photographed from Tulketh Brow. The Grade II* listed church was designed by E. G. Paley, and the tower was added between 1868 and 1870. It is constructed in sandstone with slate roofs, and is in decorated style. The church consists of a nave, transepts, a chancel with an apse, a porch, and a northeast tower. It is now redundant and has been converted into flats
Sunrise and Preston's St. Mark's church with Winter Hill in the distance, photographed from Tulketh Brow. The Grade II* listed church was designed by E. G. Paley, and the tower was added between 1868 and 1870. It is constructed in sandstone with slate roofs, and is in decorated style. The church consists of a nave, transepts, a chancel with an apse, a porch, and a northeast tower. It is now redundant and has been converted into flats

Historic Preston: Here's 21 pictures of some of the most iconic buildings in Preston - these all have Listed buildings status

By Naomi Moon
Published 9th May 2023, 10:46 BST
Updated 9th May 2023, 10:47 BST
Preston is a city steeped in history.

And some of the best examples of this historic past in seen in the magnificent buildings found around the city centre and beyond. These structures have all been singled out because they hold Listed building status. They are all in the top two tiers – Listed building I, buildings of exceptional interest, sometimes considered to be internationally important – and Listed building II* – particularly important buildings of more than special interest. They all have an interesting story to tell – what do you think? READ MORE: Preston’s best loved chippies of the 90s and 00s. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: A nostalgic trip down Plungington Road in the 90s. MORE MEMORIES: Further pictures of Plungington Road in the 80s

A foundation stone found at the Harris Institute in Avenham, Preston. The stone was laid to commemorate the jubilee of Queen Victoria, and adds to the importance of this Grade II* listed building

17. Harris Institute

A foundation stone found at the Harris Institute in Avenham, Preston. The stone was laid to commemorate the jubilee of Queen Victoria, and adds to the importance of this Grade II* listed building Photo: Neil Cross

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Arkwright House in Avenham is a rather unimposing building, but its importance lies in its providence. The house was built in 1728, and was later expanded and restored. It is notable as the place in which Richard Arkwright and colleagues worked in 1768 to develop the water frame, a machine for spinning yarn. The house is an example of Georgian architecture, and is recorded as a Grade II* listed building

18. Arkwright House

Arkwright House in Avenham is a rather unimposing building, but its importance lies in its providence. The house was built in 1728, and was later expanded and restored. It is notable as the place in which Richard Arkwright and colleagues worked in 1768 to develop the water frame, a machine for spinning yarn. The house is an example of Georgian architecture, and is recorded as a Grade II* listed building Photo: Neil Cross

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Although Preston cenotaph is not a building, it still has Grade I listed status. It was unveiled on June 13, 1926 and is monument to soldiers who perished in the First and Second World Wars, and also to those who have died since 1945 in other conflicts. The memorial is listed at Grade I for some the following reasons: as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on this community and the sacrifices it made in the conflicts of the 20th century; and because it stands in the heart of the city, on the axis of the Grade II listed Post Office and the Grade II* listed Sessions House, and is of group value also with the Grade II listed Market Obelisk and the Grade I listed Harris Museum, Art Gallery and Library, which houses the Roll of Honour. It truly is a great and important monument

19. Preston War Memorial

Although Preston cenotaph is not a building, it still has Grade I listed status. It was unveiled on June 13, 1926 and is monument to soldiers who perished in the First and Second World Wars, and also to those who have died since 1945 in other conflicts. The memorial is listed at Grade I for some the following reasons: as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on this community and the sacrifices it made in the conflicts of the 20th century; and because it stands in the heart of the city, on the axis of the Grade II listed Post Office and the Grade II* listed Sessions House, and is of group value also with the Grade II listed Market Obelisk and the Grade I listed Harris Museum, Art Gallery and Library, which houses the Roll of Honour. It truly is a great and important monument Photo: Donna Clifford

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