Preston Links : Society and Culture
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Cottoning On
The life of famous Preston industrialist Richard Arkwright, inventor of the Water Frame.
www.geocities.com/prestonfolks3/index.htm
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Preston Lancs
A community web features forum and image gallery, for Preston city discussion and debate.
www.prestonlancs.com/
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Preston and Western Lancashire Racial Equality Council
Includes Immigration and Legal Advice Centre. Contains services, racial harassment and discrimination FAQ, and community development initiatives, such as Respect All Fans Football and Volunteers in Action.
www.prestonrec.org.uk/
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Preston Women's Refuge
Exists to support women and children experiencing (or having experienced) domestic violence; information about their refuge accommodation and resettlement services, and their helpline.
www.prestonwomensrefuge.org.uk/
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Sure Start Preston West
Local government-funded project supporting children under five and their families through a range of community based activities and services. Information about local services, projects, events, child health, early years development and games.
www.prestonwest.childrencentre.org/
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Winckley Square
Includes a history of the square's development, buildings, architecture, and culture, and bibliography of important residents.
www.winckleysquare.org.uk/
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A Suffragette Lived In Winckley Square
Dedicated to Preston born suffragette and feminist icon, Edith Rigby. She lived in the square and set fire to Lord Leverhulme's bungalow.
www.geocities.com/prestonfolks/
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Preston and South Ribble Fairtrade Group
Promoting awareness of Fairtrade and availability of fairly traded products in Preston and South Ribble.
www.fairpreston.btinternet.co.uk/
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AvenCentral Partnership
Regeneration scheme in city centre. Contains description of area and projects, with news.
www.avencentral.org.uk/
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A Short History of Preston
Describes important local dates, events and people, including 'Hard Times' plagues, final battle of the Civil War, Richard Arkwright, John Horrocks, Preston Guild, first motorway, and football.
www.webspawner.com/users/thehughlockspage/
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High Plains Drifter
Illustrated lyrical tribute to the life and work of Preston born poet, Francis Thompson.
www.geocities.com/prestonfolks2/
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Neighbourhood Action Network
A site with information and facilities to enable communities within Preston's ERDF area to share knowledge, skills and experiences.
www.nan.lgec.org.uk
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