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Preston is a city in the north west of England. It is the administrative centre of Lancashire, and has a population of 131,000 (2004 estimated).
In Roman times, the main road from Cheshire to Cumberland passed a mile away from the site of Preston. In 705, the lands near the River Ribble were set on a new foundation, and the parish church was built. Later, Edward the Elder passed the lands on the cathedral at York, and from then were passed between churches, hence the name 'Priest's Town' or Preston.
The strategic location of the town, almost halfway between Glasgow and London, was crucial during wars, proven as decisive battles were fought here during the English Civil War, and the Jacobite rebellion.
Served by the River Ribble, Preston was one of the most important towns of the county of Lancaster which aided the expansion of the city. The 19th century saw a period of new prosperity, as the town expanded from a small market town into an industrial one, aided by the invention of Richard Arkwright's water frame, which brought cotton mills to the north of England. The more oppressive side of the industrialisation came in August 1842, when 4 demonstrators were killed by the army during a protest against working conditions in the mills. Preston was granted city status in 2002 as part of the Queen's Golden Jubilee celebrations.
Preston is now a very cosmopolitan city, with a two large shopping centres, a large retail park next to the docks, and the UK's first Kentucky Fried Chicken. Preston is home to the Championship football side Preston North End. There are several museums and parks in the town, and points of interest nearby include the Ribble Steam Railway and the Forest of Bowland.
Preston lies on the West Coast Main Line, and sees Virgin services from Scotland to London, as well as Virgin Cross Country services to the South Coast. Northern Rail operate services between Blackpool and towns including York, Buxton, Stockport and Liverpool. Transpennine Express operate services between Manchester Airport and Barrow/Windermere through Preston.
Nearby towns include Blackpool, Blackburn, Fleetwood, Poulton-le-Fylde, Southport, Leyland, Chorley, Burnley, Accrington, Bolton and Wigan.
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Askews Library Services Ltd
Tel: 01772 555947 - 218-222 North Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 1SY
Libraries Lancashire County Council
Tel: 01772 719082 - Garstang Road, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9RX
Libraries Lancashire County Council
Tel: 01772 532675 - Market Square, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2PP
Libraries Lancashire County Council
Tel: 01772 720483 - Ventnor Pl, Ingol, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 3YX
Libraries Lancashire County Council
Tel: 01772 744457 - Hawksbury Drive, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9EJ
Libraries Lancashire County Council
Tel: 01772 744331 - Liverpool Road, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9XE
Libraries Lancashire County Council
Tel: 01772 792632 - Ribbleton Hall Drive, Ribbleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 6EE
Libraries Lancashire County Council
Tel: 01772 729119 - West Park Avenue, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 1UH
Libraries Lancashire County Council
Tel: 01772 719071 - Sharoe Gn La, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 8ED
Talbot Library
Tel: 01772 760186 - Weston Street, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2QE
Libraries Lancashire County Council
Tel: 01254 853196 - Gregson Lane, Hoghton, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 0FD (2.21 miles)
Libraries Lancashire County Council
Tel: 01772 335402 - Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6LA (2.21 miles)
Libraries Lancashire County Council
Tel: 01772 339775 - Watkin Lane, Lostock Hall, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 5TU (2.21 miles)
Libraries Lancashire County Council
Tel: 01772 432804 - Lancaster Gate, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 2EX (3.37 miles)
Libraries Lancashire County Council
Tel: 01995 604052 - Windsor Road, Garstang, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 1ED (5.92 miles)
Libraries Lancashire County Council
Tel: 01772 782386 - Berry Lane, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3JA (5.92 miles)
Libraries Lancashire County Council Trailer Library
Tel: 01772 600966 - Out Lane, Chipping, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2NQ (5.92 miles)
Libraries (Lancashire County Council)
Tel: 01257 480525 - Mark Square, Tarleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6TU (7.59 miles)
Libraries Lancashire County Council
Tel: 01772 635321 - Preston Old Road, Freckleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 1PB (7.59 miles)
Libraries Lancashire County Council
Tel: 01772 684479 - Station Road, Kirkham, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 2HD (7.59 miles)
Libraries Lancashire County Council
Tel: 01772 617401 - Liverpool Road, Longton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 5HA (7.59 miles)
Libraries Lancashire County Council
Tel: 01772 815179 - Mark Square, Tarleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6TU (7.59 miles)
Libraries Lancashire County Council
Tel: 01772 632605 - Lytham Road, Warton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 1XE (7.59 miles)
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