Newsletters & other publications
Newsletters & other publications
In this section you will find all our editions of Winckley Square Times : in addition other publications such as articles and the ‘Going on a Date’ trail you can do with friends and family.
Winckley Square Times: Issue 29 Autumn 2023
In this issue Victoria McCann, Archivist at Lancashire Archives, explores the Dalton Papers including the diaries and pocket ledgers of John Dalton and one diary left by his wife Mary. John Dalton built the sixth house on Winckley Square. Also we report on the fantastic 'Gala in the Gardens' held in the summer.
Gala in the Gardens FREE 6 August
Don't miss this fantastic summer event in Winckley Square FREE sponsored by Preston City Council and local businesses.
12 noon to 4pm
Winckley Square Times May/ June Issue 28
Our latest newsletter with all our events planned through to July on page 4
Winckley Square Times Issue 27 March/April 2023
This edition features Elaine Taylor's article on Avenham Walk. He Regency Promenade Walk in June is always extremely popular. Page 4 lists lists forthcoming events to July. They book up very quickly so please book on Eventbrite. Any problems contact patricia@winckley.org.uk
Winckley Square Times Issue 26 Jan/ Feb 2023
Welcome to our first Newsletter of 2023. We are looking forward to a year of exciting events happening in Winckley Square.
Twinckley Square Times December 2022 Issue 25
In this newsletter you can find the details of our two Christmas Events on pages 2 and 3. We hope to see you at one if not both of them.
Friends of Winckley Square Gift Voucher
Thinking of what to buy as a present? Why not a 'Friend of Winckley Square Gift Voucher' for lovers of local history. £5 and £10 vouchers are available that can be used on any of our guided walks or talks.
Going on a Date: City Centre Datestone Walk
The aim of this Walk is to have a lively, fun, interesting activity to do in Preston’s historic centre, for individuals and families spanning the generations.
The Walk contains a city centre map with streets highlighted along with images of the datestones to be found in that street. The fun is finding them as they are not all easy to spot. You can find the answer sheet on this website.
Winckley Square Times: Issue 24 May / June 2022
Read about the FoWS fundraising events to support the children of Ukrainian families that are relocated to Preston. Please support us.
News From Lancashire Archives March 2022
The latest News from the Archives is an extremely interesting read with links to a HISTORY OF PANDEMICS podcast and an invitation to join a Zoom presentation on 22nd March at 2pm on MILL GIRLS TO MILITANTS
Winckley Square Times Issue 23: February /March 2022
Welcome to our first newsletter of 2022
Twinckley Square Times Newsletter 22
Here is the latest newsletter from the Friends of Winckley Square. It has details of the Christmas Concert on December 12th.
Winckley Square Times Issue 21 August / September 2021
The latest newsletter including details of 11 & 12 September Heritage Events
Winckley Square Times Issue 20 May / June 2021
Our latest Winckley Square Times Newsletter Issue 20
‘Not much history around here’
Article by Steve Harrison for GET THE DEAL LANCASHIRE magazine following a chance remark about how little history there is locally.
Twinckley Square Times Issue 19
Our Christmas edition of our newsletter
Winckley Square Times Issue 18 October / November 2020
We have extended our electronic version of the Newsletter to 6 pages.
The Statue of Robert Peel
In summer 2020 a movement gained support to relocate or destroy monuments to people and events from the past which reflect actions, views and attitudes no longer deemed acceptable today. Among the monuments cited was the statue of Robert Peel. FoWS thought it would be helpful to share what we know about Robert Peel in order to contribute to the discussions.
Past Epidemics in Preston
As we have not produced a Newsletter for June and July Steve has researched and written this article on past epidemics in Preston. It is amazing how many similarities there are with today's situation. I hope you find this interesting. Best wishes
Pat Harrison
Winckley Square Times Issue 17
April / May 2020 Edition
Winckley Square Times – Issue 16
February / March 2020 Edition
Winckley Square Times Issue 15
December / January 2020
Winckley Square Times Issue 14
October / November 2019
Winckley Square Times Issue 13
August / September 2019
Winckley Square Times Issue 12
July / August 2019
Winckley Square Times Issue 11
April / May 2019
Winckley Square Times Issue 10
February / March 2019
Winckley Square Times Issue 9
December 2018 / January 2019
Winckley Square Times Issue 8
October / November 2018
Winckley Square Times Issue 7
August / September 2018
Winckley Square Times Issue 6
June / July 2018
Winckley Square Times Issue 5
April / May 2018
Winckley Square Times Issue 4
February / March 2018
Winckley Square Times Issue 3
December 2017 / January 2018
Winckley Square Times Issue 2
October / November 2017
Winckley Square Times Issue 1
August / September 2017