Preston, Administrative borough in Lancashire, England
Preston spans across the north bank of River Ribble, functioning as the administrative center of Lancashire with a population of 132,000 residents.
The settlement received its first Royal Charter in 1179, establishing its status as a market town and introducing the Preston Guild celebration every 20 years.
The Harris Museum and Art Gallery, along with the Minster Church of St John, represent the architectural and artistic heritage of Lancashire.
The University of Central Lancashire contributes over 200 million pounds to the regional economy and maintains 4,300 jobs in the northwestern region.
Preston North End Football Club made history as one of the founding members of the Football League, winning the first championship in 1888.
Location: Lancashire
Inception: April 1, 1974
Capital city: Preston
Website: http://preston.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 53.75900,-2.69900
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:55
Preston railway station
635 m
Cuerdale Hoard
3.3 km
Ribble Steam Railway and Museum
2.1 km
Church of St. Walburge, Preston
242 m
Preston Guild Hall
119 m
Harris Museum
51 m
Chingle Hall
6.6 km
St Joseph's Orphanage
464 m
Preston Crown Court
379 m
Avenham Park
681 m
Moor Park
1.7 km
Minster Church of Saint John the Evangelist, Preston
192 m
St Ignatius Church, Preston
544 m
County Hall, Preston
713 m
Tulketh Mill
2.2 km
Winckley Square
388 m
Jamea Masjid, Preston
624 m
Sessions House
82 m
Park Hotel
818 m
Alston Hall
8.2 km
Museum of Lancashire
753 m
Church of St Thomas of Canterbury and the English Martyrs, Preston
1.2 km
St Wilfrid's Church, Preston
304 m
Miller Park
846 m
Covered Market
170 m
Lancashire Infantry Museum
2.4 km
Church of St George the Martyr, Preston
239 m
St Helen's Church, Churchtown
14.6 kmReviews
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