Grid reference SD5229
near to Higher Penwortham, Lancashire, England
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Guildway Bridge, Preston
Newest bridge to cross the Ribble at Preston constructed to carry the A59 when the ring road, Guildway, was built. It is the principal exit/entrance to the city from the South West and is part of a major route between Liverpool and York
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Motte in St Mary's churchyard, Penwortham
I presume this was the site of the Norman castle. There was an earlier Saxon castle nearby.
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Houses in Preston
Euston Street to the left, Fitzroy Street to the right, with the ends of terraces to the right.
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West Strand/Watery Lane junction
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Path by the River Ribble
Part of the Guild Wheel Link between Strand Road and the river.
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Strand Road East Works Commemorative Plaque
This plaque commemorates the 130 year life of the English Electric / BAe factory on Strand Road. The detail reads: "On 30th September 1993, after 130 years of engineering in Preston, the Strand Road East Works was closed. Its proud... (more)
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Strand Road
View along Strand Road looking across to the former British Aerospace site which has now been demolished and replaced by, in this perspective, houses and flats.
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St Walburge's Catholic Church, Preston
St Walburge's Church. magnificent Catholic church with a 307 foot spire (third tallest in Britain)
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End of the line
The siding by the main line at the level crossing on Strand Road at the side of the Sea Cadets, the line leads from here over towards Preston Docks.
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Cycle track beside the River Ribble
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West View Terrace
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Marsh Lane, Preston
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