Winckley Square

Regularly features members of FoWS talking about historical figures and forthcoming events. John Gillmore and Brett Davison have been particularly supportive.

A Community Interest Company which is an excellent source of up to date information on events available locally. Very supportive of FoWS and all we do.

A voluntary group open to anyone interested in geology, landscape and GeoConservation.  GeoLancashire is committed to conservation. Its activities include providing publications, lectures and excursions.

We are proud that we were awarded the Green Flag. It recognises the hard work of Tony the warden, other professionals and volunteers.

Great collections in a superb setting. The team at the Harris have given wonderful support to FoWS. Many of the resources on this website are from the Harris.

Extensive unique collections. Much of the FoWS material on this website is based on research using the original documents and records held at the Archive. The staff at the Archives have been great supporters of our volunteers.

Provides links and free access to Ancestry, Find My Past and other subscription sources.

Many of the former residents of Winckley Square had links to the Volunteer Regiments and local Militia. Officers from the Barracks were members of the Winckley Club. Staff at the museum have been very helpful in supplying information and resources. Guided tours of the museum are well worthwhile.

The long established local newspaper. A good friend to FoWS. Keeping readers up to date on our events. The paper’s superb archives feature regularly in our tales of the Square.   

Information on items in Lancashire Archives

Current Mapping, OS maps and aerial photographs.

Various Lancashire and local maps including OS Maps

Visitors often go for food or drink after visiting the Square.

BID is a key partner in the redevelopment of Winckley Square and has an online guide to ‘What’s happening’ in Preston.

What to see and do in Preston, with links to other parks including Avenham and Miller Parks which are a stone’s throw from Winckley Square.

Committed to the study of local history since 1948. PHS members provide extensive support and advice to FoWS.

Old photographs, newspaper indexes etc.

The key personalities of Georgian and Victorian Preston lived their lives on both sides of the Ribble and many owned mills in both Preston and South Ribble. The museum also organises guided walks.

The main source of the funding for the restoration of the Square. We aim to deliver their goal of positive and lasting change for communities.

The website has information about events across the county with a section on Lancashire Tours and Guided Walks.

WWT conserve, restore and create wetlands, save wetland wildlife, and inspire everyone to value the amazing things healthy wetlands achieve for people and nature. Martin Mere near Burscough is part of what was once England’s largest body of fresh water before being drained.