Winckley Square

Here is  a link to our latest newsletter: Winckley Square Times: Issue 32: Summer 2024 It contains a great article by Michael Akers ” A MONUMENTAL DECISION: 14th EARL OF DERBY, EDWARD SMITH STANLEY 1799-1869″. Dates for your diary 14 Summer Friends of Winckley Square Guided Walks and Talks.  See Page 4 of the newsletter for more information. They are all on the Trybooking website

Thinking of buying a birthday present? Why not consider a ‘Friend of Winckley Square Gift Voucher’ for lovers of local history? £5 and £10 vouchers are available that can be used on our guided walks or talks.

Our  Going on a date: City Centre datestone walk  is a lively, fun, interesting activity to do in Preston’s historic centre, for individuals and for families spanning the generations. Here is a link to the Datestone Locations but don’t cheat and download this  before you go on the walk – that would be far too easy! ENJOY. The reprint of this very popular City Centre Walk has been sponsored by Lancashire County Council. You can pick up a paper copy at the Avenham Pavilion Cafe, Town Hall, Harris Library, Central Methodist Church, Lune Street and some local shops. We are very grateful to Lancashire County Council for sponsoring a reprint of the walk.

The Friends of Winckley Square look forward to seeing you at one of our events.