The Lancashire city of Preston has an illustrious history stretching
back to Roman times. From the thirteenth century onwards it became
renowned for its textiles and it was later one of the major towns of the
Industrial Revolution. Originally at the heart of the cotton industry,
the town is now a sprawling university city and has achieved remarkable
things. This proud heritage, a strong sense of local identity and
character has given the city and its people much to celebrate throughout
the centuries. In Celebrating Preston, local author Keith Johnson
chronicles the significant and positive aspects of the city's history
from inventions to industry, landmarks to leisure, and newsworthy events
to notable achievements. Discover those Preston folk who toiled
willingly to make their vision of a more prosperous and pleasant place
come to fruition. New buildings and structures have been cause for
celebration, as have the numerous public parks developed within the
city's boundaries. Within the fields of industry, commerce, art and
literature many Prestonians have made an impressive contribution. The
author looks back on the royal visits to the city and the occasions when
local people turned out to acknowledge military and sporting heroes, or
simply to commemorate historic and national events. Illustrated
throughout, this fascinating book offers a marvellous and refreshingly
positive insight into Preston's rich heritage, its special events and
important moments. Celebrating Preston will be a valuable contribution
to local history while providing a source of many memories. It will be
of great interest to local residents, visitors and those with links to
the city.
