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1. www.britannica.com › place › Preston-EnglandPreston | England, Map, Population, & History | Britannica

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   May 17, 2024 · Preston, city and nonmetropolitan district, administrative and historic county of Lancashire, northwestern England. Preston is located at the lowest bridging point of the River Ribble estuary before it flows into the Irish Sea. Cotton manufacture (begun in 1777) was the city’s main employer for more than 150 years.

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2. www.visitoruk.com › PrestonVisitor UK Preston - Tourist info for Preston, Lancashire

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   May 22, 2024 · Tourist information and business directory for Preston in Lancashire, helping you find the best attractions, hotels, restaurants, events, and heritage

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4. www.lancashire.gov.uk › preston-districtPreston district - Lancashire County Council

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   May 8, 2024 · There are 69 schools in Preston, of these 53 are primary and 10 secondary. A full list of schools in Lancashire is available. Ofsted inspection reports and the GOV.UK web pages on schools...

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   4 days ago · Fun Things to Do in Preston with Kids: Family-friendly activities and fun things to do. See Tripadvisor's 98,473 traveller reviews and photos of kid friendly Preston attractions.

6. www.uclan.ac.ukUniversity of Central Lancashire - UCLan

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   2 days ago · Take a virtual tour. Founded in 1828, UCLan is a leading modern university recognised in QS World Rankings. Study at campuses in Preston, Burnley, Cumbria & Cyprus. Apply now.

7. www.britannica.com › place › Lancashire-county-EnglandLancashire | England, Map, & History | Britannica

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   6 days ago · Preston is the county seat. historical map of England. Map of England showing Yorkshire, Westmorland, Lancashire, and parts of Cumberland and Lincoln, from the atlas of the Encyclopædia Britannica, 10th edition (1902). (more) The administrative, geographic, and historic counties occupy somewhat different areas.

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   Where is Preston in England?

   • Preston, city and nonmetropolitan district, administrative and historic county of Lancashire, northwestern England. It is located at the lowest bridging point of the River Ribble estuary before it flows into the Irish Sea. The town of Preston grew near the site of a Roman fort at Walton-le-Dale, on a ridge overlooking the river.

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   What is Preston known for?

   • Today Preston remains a regional capital and is home to the highest court in Lancashire, the Crown Court. Its oldest court building is now occupied by the Museum of Lancashire. The Fulwood Barracks, once home to the 47th and 81st regiments of the British army, houses the Lancashire Infantry Museum.

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   Why is Preston called Preston?

   • The town of Preston grew near the site of a Roman fort at Walton-le-Dale, on a ridge overlooking the river. The name Preston is derived from Priests’ Town, suggesting early settlement of religious origin dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period. By the 1086 Domesday survey, Preston had become an important market town and administrative centre.

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   How did Preston become a city?

   • Preston was awarded city status in 2002 becoming England's 50th city in the 50th year of Elizabeth II's reign. Historically the town's economy was based upon cotton-spinning and engineering. Today Preston is home to two BAE Systems factories, the biggest of which builds the Eurofighter.

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9. trip101.com › article › top-airbnbs-in-preston-greatTop 17 Airbnb Vacation Rentals In Preston, Great Britain ...

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   May 14, 2024 · Preston is a city in Lancashire, Northern England, that offers a wealth of things to do and explore. It holds a lot of collections at the Harris Museum & Art Gallery which include fine and decorative arts, and archaeology. This is an administrative and historic county of Lancashire, southwestern England.