Friday 10th - Sunday 19th September 2021

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Explore Preston’s history and discover new places and stories.

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Events marked have a focus on this year’s food theme, Edible England.

Follow us @PrestonHODs Find more about Preston’s heritage at www.prestonheritageopendays.org

Plan your Heritage Open Days AdventureThere’s so much to see! Take a look at all the events inside, choose your favourites, and work out your timetable with this handy planner.

No Site Day / Time Nearby

First weekend – Friday 10 – Sunday 12 September

10 Preston Dock walk Fri 10

7 Lancashire Archives Fri, Sat 9.30 – 4.30 15 Y15 St George’s Church Fri, Sat 10 – 4; Sun 12 – 4 7, 13

21 Friends of Tram Bridge walks Sat 9.30, 1.30 13, 20, 24

6 J Horrocks Observatory Sat 10 – 3

13 Preston Parched Peas Fri, Sat 10 – 3 15, 20 Y20 The Tea Bar Reimagined Sat 10.30 – 2 13, 15

19 St Walburge’s Church Sat 10 – 1; Sun 2 – 5 24 Winckley Square Gardens Sat 10.15 – 12; Sun 11 – 3 2, 21

2 Avenham Miller Parks walk Sun 10 24

8 Preston Cemetery tours Sun 11, 12, 1

Weekdays Monday 13 – Friday 17 September

7 Lancashire Archives M, T, W, Th, F 9.30 – 4.30 22 Y13 Preston Parched Peas M, W, Th, F 10 – 3 (not Tues) 15 Y15 St George’s Church M, T, W, Th, F 10 – 4 13

16 St Mary’s Churchyard Weds 3 – 7 Y22 UCLan Campus History tour Weds, Fri 2 7

4 The Harris Egyptian Balcony Fri 10 – 11.30, 12.30 – 2, 2.30 – 4 13, 15

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Second weekend – Saturday 18 – Sunday 19 September

17 St Michael and All Angels Sat 9 – 12 1, 5 Y3 Fishwick Bottoms walk Sat 10 Y

12 Preston Markets tours Sat 10, 12 4, 13, 15

19 St Walburge’s Church Sat 10 – 1

13 Preston Parched Peas Sat 10 – 3 4, 12, 15, 20 Y4 The Harris Egyptian Balcony Sat 10 – 11.30, 12.30 – 2, 2.30 – 4 13, 15, 20

1 Ashton Freehold walk Sat 10.30 5, 17

20 The Tea Bar Reimagined Sat 10.30 – 2 4, 13, 15

5 Haslam Park Sat 11 – 4 1, 17

18 St Thomas /English Martyrs Sat 2 – 4

15 St George’s Church Sat 10 – 4; Sun 12 – 4 4, 13, 14. 20

9 Preston Cleansing tours Sun 10, 12.30, 2.30 6

6 J Horrocks Observatory Sun 10 – 3 9

14 Preston Playhouse Sun 10 – 4 15

16 St Mary’s Churchyard Sun 11 – 3.30 Y

Anytime / Online – find the links on www.heritageopendays.org.uk

11 Preston Heritage Food Trail Y23 UCLan Special Collections

7 Lancashire Archives Y13 Preston Parched Peas

Check www.heritageopendays.org.uk for more event information, any late changes, and details on access, facilities, Covid measures, and booking on tours. Nowhere’s too far away, but we’ve shown which events are really close.

While you’re exploring Preston, don’t miss the Grade 2 listed Bus Station featured on the cover. Love it or hate it, it’s hard to be indifferent!

Jeremiah Horrocks Observatory in Moor ParkHaslam Park soon after opening in 1910

Find an event Get more information about each event via the QR code or by searching for Preston on www.heritageopendays.org.uk

Please check before visiting – details may change.

Fishwick Bottoms Fishwick Recreation Ground, London Road, PR1 4AP

Nature’s banquet and traces of edible heritage revealed. Watercress, apples and more – delicious!

Ashton Freehold Estate Starts St Michael’s Church, Tulketh Road, Ashton-on-Ribble, PR2 1AJ The curious beginnings of a Victorian suburb – the people, politics and plots emerging from new research.

Haslam Park Blackpool Road, Ashton-on-Ribble, PR2 1JE

Think you know Haslam Park? The Friends can show you much more. Walks, talks and displays. Canal, nature reserve and trees.

The Harris Egyptian Balcony Market Square, PR1 2PP

Experience Ancient Egypt as seen by an Edwardian artist, with stunning views down through the Harris building.

Jeremiah Horrocks Observatory Moor Park, off Blackpool/ Garstang Roads, PR1 1NN Some of us are looking at the stars – and the Observatory is the place to find out how. A huge telescope, meteorites and sky.

Lancashire Archives Bow Lane, PR1 2RE

The Archives have whipped up some foodie delights from their stores to create an exhibition, recipe tweets and a podcast.

Avenham and Miller Parks Avenham Walk, Avenham Lane, PR1 3TS

Two riverside parks rooted in Preston’s history with tales of suffragettes, unemployed cotton workers and guild celebrations.

Preston Cleansing Department Argyll Road, PR1 6JY

Bin any other plans and grab a slot on a rubbish tour. Definitely not a waste of time exploring the history of this Victorian tip.

Preston Cemetery New Hall Lane, PR1 4SY

A tour of Preston’s history through the graves of famous and infamous Prestonians – teetotallers to brewers. ‘An enigmatic place’.

Preston Dock Guided Walk Maritime Way Car Park, PR2 2FS

Discover the history of the working dock from a former Ribble Pilot Skipper and Ribble Rivers Trust.

Preston Heritage Food Trail Online and Preston City Centre

Was there an actual orchard by the market? Find the answer and discover foodie pioneers and traditions in a city centre tour.

www.prestonheritageopendays.org

Preston Markets Heritage Tour Box Market, Birley Street, PR1 2PT

From Fish Market to Box Market, open air to market hall, hear all about their history from one of today’s market managers.

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Preston Parched Peas Flag Market, PR1 2AR and online

A local fast-food speciality revealed at the historic Flag Market tram. Say ‘Praise Parched Peas’ and get a discount!

www.prestonheritageopendays.org

@AshtonFreehold @ParksInPreston @ParksInPreston

@LancsArchiveswww.padas.org.uk www.haslampark.uk/history HarrisMuseumandArtGallery

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A postcard of Preston Dock in the 1950s

The Tram Bridge in the early 1900s

@PrestonHODsFollow us on Twitter and share your discoveries by tagging #HODsPreston.

Which is your favourite historic place in Preston? We’d love to know.

Preston HODs onlineLinks to some online events and downloads are on our website PrestonHeritageOpenDays.org And there’s info about Preston HODs and Preston’s heritage, and how to find out more.

New this yearLook out for Edible England events – this year’s theme.

And we’d love to hear what you think of our new look leaflet? Email us onprestonheritageopendays@gmail.com

Preston Playhouse Market Street West, PR1 2HB

Preston’s only theatre throws open its doors in dramatic fashion and welcomes all comers to tour behind-the-scenes

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St George’s Church Between Lune Street and Friargate, PR1 2NP

You’ve been to the shopping centre – now visit the hidden gem of a church that named it. A truly unexpected delight.

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St Mary’s Churchyard St Mary’s Street, PR1 5LN

Explore nature and history in the centre of Preston, where wildflowers and birds are flourishing in an old graveyard.

St Michael’s Church and Farmers’ Market Tulketh Road, Ashton-on-Ribble, PR2 1AJ

Ever looked closely at this landmark Ashton Church? Discover its history and the heritage of regional edibles.

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St Thomas /English Martyrs Church Garstang Road, PR1 1NA

Built by Pugin and named for national and local English Catholic martyrs – one is St John Southworth of Samlesbury.

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St Walburge’s Church Weston Street, off Pedder Street, PR2 2QE

The piercing spire catches your eye first, but the soaring interior is just as awe-inspiring. And as for the views from the spire...

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The Tea Bar Reimagined 10-12 Lancaster Road, PR1 1DA

Remember the Tea Bar? Ever looked up at the historic building above? Share your memories and comment on new plans.

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Friends of Tram Bridge Park Lodge, Avenham Park, PR1 8JT

Find out why the Tram Bridge across the river Ribble matters, and how the Tram Road filled a gap in the Lancaster Canal.

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UCLan Campus History Tour Starts St Peter’s Church, Fylde Road, PR1 2HE

Explore UCLan’s campus and the story its buildings tell of higher education, architecture and Preston itself.

www.prestonheritageopendays.org

UCLan Special Collections Online

From the University’s own history to temperance records and Victorian science, browse a selection of digitised documents.

Winckley Square Gardens Off Fishergate, PR1 8BU

Remarkable women have lived and worked in the square’s elegant buildings – pop in to the pop-up displays in the gardens.

www.prestonheritageopendays.org @WinckleySquare

@LancsMuseums

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