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Alphabetical index of the Winckley Square site.
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Winckley Square
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Historical Guide
Preston's wealthiest citizens, the 'nouveaux riche' of the Industrial Revolution, made their homes in Winckley Square.
Marian Roberts
Based on her book, "The Story of Winckley Square", Marian Roberts tells the story of the buildings and residents of this famous Preston square.
Start of Walk
The walk begins at the last building on the left-hand side of Winckley Street, on the Northern Side of Winckley Square.
Eastern Side
The Eastern Side of Winckley Square, numbers 6 to 12.
Southern Side
The Southern Side of Winckley Square, numbers 13 to 19.
Western Side
The Western Side of Winckley Square, numbers 20 to 35.
Northern Side
The Northern Side of Winckley Square, numbers 1 to 4.
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Biography
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The Addisons
One of the oldest famlies in the history of Preston.
Mr W Cross
Mr William Cross the 'architect' of the project and the first resident of Winckley Square.
"Daddy" Dunn
The Reverend Joseph Dunn is one of the legends of the Catholic history of Preston where he served as a mission priest for 51 years.
The Ghost of Ribblesdale Place
The Ghost of Ribblesdale Place, Preston, a poem by Phoebe Hesketh, about the residents of Winckley Square.
Mr N Grimshaw
Mr Nicholas Grimshaw played a major part in the life of Preston.
Mr S Leach
Mr Samuel Leach, the son of Mr Thomas Leach, a draper, with premises in Fishergate and Cheapside, Preston.
Mr T Miller
Mr Thomas Miller, of the cotton firm, Horrockses Miller, the most powerful cotton manufacturer in the town of Preston.
Mr R Newsham
Mr Richard Newsham was a member of a wealthy banking family. He was a County and a Borough Magistrate.
Mrs E Rigby
Mrs Edith Rigby, suffragette, lived at number 28 Winckley Square.
"A Woman of Suffrage"
A peom about Edith Rigby by the Preston poet, Christine Billington.
The Reverend Roger Carus Wilson
The Reverend Roger Carus Wilson was responsible for the building of five new churches within the Borough of Preston.
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| History
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Time Line
A Thousand Years.
A Discordant View
A discordant view of the Victorian era.
The Peel Statue
The Peel Statue, on the eastern-side of Winckley Square, facing Cross Street, was erected by public subscription in 1852.
No 7 Winckley Square
The ashes of James Todd, a wealthy Preston accountant, are interred in the wall of his old office.
Preston Catholic College
Preston Catholic College, alma mater to many Prestonians, opened in Winckley Square, in 1865, for the education of Catholic boys.
The Convent of the Holy Child Jesus
The Convent of the Holy Child Jesus opened in Winckley Square, in 1875, for the education of Catholic girls.
The Preston and County Catholic Club
The Preston and County Catholic Club was founded in 1906 at the instigation of Father Canning, S.J. The Club aimed to bring together Catholic professional and business gentlemen from all over Lancashire.
The Institution for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge
The Institution for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge was established in 1828. The Institute was a competitor of The Literary and Philosophical Institution in Winckley Square and the origin of today's University of Central Lancashire.
The Regulation of Winckley Square
Winckley Square was the most exclusive residential area in early nineteenth-century Preston, and remained so until the 1860s and 1870s. It was carefully regulated.
The Decline and Fall of Winckley Square
Winckley Square reached its nadir during the Second World War when a water tank for Civil Defence purposes and air raid shelters appeared amid the trees. Even the railings were removed to help the war effort.
The Preston Gas Light Company
The “Preston Gas Light Company” commenced operations on February 20th 1816, thereby conferring on Preston the distinction of being the first provincial town in the country to install public gas lighting.
The Old Tram Road
The Old Tram Road is one of the best-known relics of the Industrial Revolution in Preston. For half a century this early plate railway was used to connect the Lancaster Canal's terminus at Preston Basin with its southern section at Walton Summit.
Avenham Walk
Avenham Walk or “Top Walks” was laid out some time in the 17th century. It became a fashionable promenade for the innocent pleasure of the social elite.
Twice Nightly
"Twice Nightly": An Illustrated History of Entertainment in Preston, by David Hindle.
Grimsargh
"Grimsargh": The Story of a Lancashire Village, by David Hindle.
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| Railways
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The North Union Railway
The North Union Railway resulted from the first railway amalgamation in British history.
The East Lancashire Railway
The East Lancashire Railway was formed by an amalgamation of several railway lines in the North-West, including the Liverpool, Ormskirk & Preston Railway.
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| Events
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The Party in the Square
"The Party in the Square", 4th July 1999. Catering by local restaurateur Paul Heathcote, music by the Silver Bell Jazz Band. Punch and Judy show and the Darrel Edwards Road Show.
Tree Dressing
"Tree Dressing", 31st October 1999. A celebration of trees, including a graceful willow sculpture called "Victorian Lady", by environmental sculptor Sarah Gallagher.
Tree Planting
"Tree Planting" in the Square, 12th April 2001. Mr Robin Miller, the great-great grandson of cotton manufacturer Thomas Miller, plants a tree in Winckley Square.
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