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Discover ‘what’s on’ in Winckley Square. The Friends of Winckley Square (FoWS) run events, guided walks and produce a regular newsletter. Here is a link to our walks planned for spring and summer of 2023.
Three Edwardian Christmases in Winckley Square (Talk)
Central Methodist Church Lune Street, Winckley Square, Preston, Lancashire PR1 2NL
2nd December 2024 | 2:00 PM
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Three Edwardian Christmases in Winckley Square: TALK
Central Methodist Church Lune Street, Preston, PR1 2NL
12th December 2024 | 2:00 PM
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Winckley Square Christmas Concert
Winckley Square Gardens Winckley Square, Preston, Lancashire PR1 3JJ
15th December 2024 | 3:00 PM
Find out moreOur Heritage
Llandudno Pier in 1936 Edith (second left) with Eleanor Beatrice Higginson, a fellow suffragette along with her daughter Edith and her son Richard.
Winckley Square is a key part of Preston’s history. It is a Georgian Square in the middle of the city.
The home of William Ainsworth, The Italian Villa, built on the south corner of Cross Street and Winckley Square: Photos Preston Digital Archive
The first house was built in 1799 by William Cross whose vision was to build a magnificent Georgian Square similar to those in London
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