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Top : Lancashire : Preston : Society and Culture
 

 
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A Short History of Preston

- Describes important local dates, events and people, including 'Hard Times' plagues, final battle of the Civil War, Richard Arkwright, John Horrocks, Preston Guild, first motorway, and football.

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http://www.webspawner.com/users/thehughlockspage/
A Suffragette Lived In Winckley Square

- Dedicated to Preston born suffragette and feminist icon, Edith Rigby. She lived in the square and set fire to Lord Leverhulme's bungalow.

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http://www.geocities.com/prestonfolks/
AvenCentral Partnership

- Regeneration scheme in city centre. Contains description of area and projects, with news.

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http://www.avencentral.org.uk/
Cottoning On

- The life of famous Preston industrialist Richard Arkwright, inventor of the Water Frame.

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http://www.geocities.com/prestonfolks3/index.htm
High Plains Drifter

- Illustrated lyrical tribute to the life and work of Preston born poet, Francis Thompson.

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http://www.geocities.com/prestonfolks2/
Neighbourhood Action Network

- A site with information and facilities to enable communities within Preston's ERDF area to share knowledge, skills and experiences.

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http://www.nan.lgec.org.uk
Preston and South Ribble Fairtrade Group

- Promoting awareness of Fairtrade and availability of fairly traded products in Preston and South Ribble.

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http://www.fairpreston.btinternet.co.uk/
Preston and Western Lancashire Racial Equality Council

- Includes Immigration and Legal Advice Centre. Contains services, racial harassment and discrimination FAQ, and community development initiatives, such as Respect All Fans Football and Volunteers in Action.

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http://www.prestonrec.org.uk/
Preston Lancs

- A community web features forum and image gallery, for Preston city discussion and debate.

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http://www.prestonlancs.com/
Preston Women's Refuge

- Exists to support women and children experiencing (or having experienced) domestic violence; information about their refuge accommodation and resettlement services, and their helpline.

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http://www.prestonwomensrefuge.org.uk/
Sure Start Preston West

- Local government-funded project supporting children under five and their families through a range of community based activities and services. Information about local services, projects, events, child health, early years development and games.

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http://www.prestonwest.childrencentre.org/
Winckley Square

- Includes a history of the square's development, buildings, architecture, and culture, and bibliography of important residents.

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http://www.winckleysquare.org.uk/


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