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Preston (/ ˈ p r ɛ s t ən / ⓘ) is a city on the north bank of the River Ribble in Lancashire, England. The city is the administrative centre of the county of Lancashire and the wider City of Preston local government district.
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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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Preston is a city in North West England which is the county town of Lancashire. It is near the River Ribble. It became a city in 2002. This was the 50th year of Queen Elizabeth II's reign. Chorley and Leyland are towns not far away from Preston. In 2001, a census said that there were 335,000 people living in Preston.
Preston is a city on the north bank of the River Ribble in Lancashire, England. The city is the administrative centre of the county of Lancashire and the wider City of Preston local government district. Preston and its surrounding district obtained city status in 2002, becoming England's 50th city in the 50th year of Queen Elizabeth II's reign.
Things to do. History and Heritage in Preston. Family-Friendly Free. Discover Preston's past through its wealth of key landmarks, museums, tours and trails.
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