SECRET PRESTON (PB)

The Anglo-Saxon town of Preston, whose name comes from the Old English for ‘priest settlement’, boasts evidence of even earlier Roman activity. Once home to a booming centuries-old cotton manufacturing centre, the decline of this industry after the First World War saw the city’s fortunes decline markedly. Over the twentieth century, Preston, the buildings and the inhabitants have witnessed countless changes. This book goes behind the familiar scenes to discover the lesser-known stories of the city’s fascinating past, brought to life by revealing images of the past and present.