Heritage Open Weekend Preston Goes To War

Preston Goes to War

13/09/2014

Flag MarketAs part of Heritage Open Weekend, come and discover the impact the first months of the First World War had on Preston.

All free – please do book a place for the “Walk and Talk” tour

With lots to explore, discover and do including:-

- The Lancashire Hussars, a re-enactment group based on Squadron ‘D’ of the Lancashire Hussars Territorial Yeomanry, a Cavalry unit who’s men and horses served in the war.

- “Walk and Talk” – with Emma Heslewood, Curator of History at the Harris and John Garlington, local historian. (Call 01772 905414 to book a place)

- Preston Remembers 1914-1915 – an exhibition in the Harris revealing some of the remarkable stories of the Preston men who first answered the call to arms.

- Getting hands on with history with activities for all the family

- Going off to War – meet soldiers based in Preston today to find out how their kit has changed over the last 100 years.
For more information please see the Highlights page in the About section…

 

Opening Times:

10.30am – 3.30pm

 

Contact:

Debbie Walker

01772 905421 / d.walker@preston.gov.uk