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Links to other sites of interest
The Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society
Website dedicated to the preservation of this historic park
Preston Digital Archive on Flickr
Compilation of photos and documents by a dedicated Prestonian, Barney Smith Preston Wikipedia
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia about Preston
Preston Free Public Library is a Grade I listed museum building in Preston
Preston Past and Present Facebook Group
A social group where you can view some remarkable images of Preston in the mid twentieth century and beyond. You can also upload any of your own Preston related images to the group and create discussions among the members on Preston matters.
Being a random register of long-held private country houses not generally open to the public.
Recording the country houses which have only ever been inherited or, if sold, then just the once, centuries ago and are not generally open to the public.
Lancashire Archives looks after historic documents relating to the county from about 1115 to the present day
Lancashire County Library and Information Service
Lancashire local history federation
Campaigning for Victorian & Edwardian architecture
The British Association for Local History
The Preston Pals War Memorial Trust
Preston's Inns, Taverns & Beerhouses
"One man's attempt to recreate Preston's 19th century social life and times. Why not use this unique site to discover whether your relatives played a part in it. You may get a surprise!
A truly fascinating website where you can find historical and current information about the City of Preston.
Start your family tree for free.
Connect with your family story and discover the what, where, and who of how it all leads to you.
Specialists in WW2 and are developing a range of “ Battle Series” books about various engagements and have recently put together a tour, based in Liverpool , about the U Boat War, which was controlled and directed from the city.
e: stewart@prestonhistoricalsociety.org.uk
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