Popular Post Jerseybean Posted January 12 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 12 Last season we won 2-1 with Sam Bell registering his first league goal. See photo https://youtu.be/8dGOFn61cNQ When we played them in the first game of the season it finished 1-1 https://www.pnefc.net/news/2023/august/highlights-bristol-city-1-pne-1/ On deadline day they signed Milutin Osmajic on a four-year deal and Liam Millar on loan for the rest of the season. Head-to-head record Won: 29 Lost: 34 Drawn: 35 Players who’ve played for both teams include Josh Brownhill, Greg Cunningham and Callum Robinson. Manager Lowe is under pressure their forum is running an in/out poll: https://www.pne-online.net/forum/index.php?threads/fresh-poll-lowe-in-out.3439640/page-70#post-4655367 ‘Some PNE fans, possibly quite a lot, will happily take a hammering by you lot providing it hastens the manager’s exit. Check out the poll on our forum which shows 97% of forum users want him out. The other 3% are blind, stupid or related to Lowe’. This article stresses that this could be a make or break game for Lowe: https://www.lep.co.uk/sport/football/preston-north-end/preston-north-end-manager-ryan-lowe-leeds-united-bristol-city-millwall-4473385 LM presser: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/video/interviews/manning-talks-preston-away/ RL pre-match: https://www.pnefc.net/news/2024/january/gaffer-expecting-different-bristol-city-test-to-opening-day/ Last weekend they lost 4-0 to Chelsea in the FA Cup. They are 19th in the Championship form table with two wins and four defeats in their last six league games. They only have four wins in their last 20 league matches. Jack Whatmough is unavailable for them. While we will be without Mark Sykes and I guess Andi W. Officials Referee: Sam Barrott Assistants: Jonathan Hunt and Daniel Leach Fourth official: Simon Mather The EFL HQ is in Preston. Last campaign they finished in 12th place on 63 points. Deepdale guide: https://footballgroundguide.com/leagues/england/championship/deepdale-preston-north-end.html + https://www.pnefc.net/news/2024/january/matchday-information-bristol-city-h/ Their match preview: https://www.pnefc.net/news/2024/january/match-preview-bristol-city-h/ Pubs Back in February some City fans made for the Black Horse a listed ornate Victorian pub in a pedestrianised street; splendid mosaic-tiled main bar serving eight well kept ales (Robinsons and guests), friendly helpful staff, panelling, stained glass and old local photographs, open fires, two quiet cosy snugs, mirrored back area and upstairs function room; open all day from 10.30am (noon Sun). Black Horse, 66 Friargate, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2EJ (01772) 204855 www.blackhorse-preston.co.uk The Station Telephone: 01772 737164 The Station is located in the heart of Preston, directly opposite Preston Train Station. With Preston North End just a 10 minute drive away, the Station is the perfect place to welcome away football fans as soon as they step off the train, before heading to the game. The pub is also a popular place to grab a quick pint before getting back on the train post-match. The Station has loyalty pricing just for football fans which is accessible by simply showing your football ticket to the bar staff. The pub also has live entertainment on every Friday and Saturday as well as a large selection of draught, bottled beer, cask and craft ales, wines and spirits. Moor Park Sports and Social Club Telephone: 01772 717709 Moor Park Sports & Social Club (formerly Fulwood Conservative Club) is based on Blackpool Road, Preston. The postcode is PR2 3AE, but for your Sat Nav use PR1 6AD. The club is close to motorway junctions for the M6 and M55 and just 10 minutes easy walk to Preston’s Deepdale Stadium. A warm welcome awaits visiting supporters both before and after matches with a spacious car park at a minimal charge. The bar stocks a very good selection of beers, wines and spirits at competitive prices. The club has a separate function room, 2 large bowling greens, 2 match-standard snooker tables and a pool table. Pies The Butter Pie is legendary in Preston. This beloved Lancashirian delicacy consists of onions, potatoes and of course, butter – baked until golden with a thick pastry crust. This savoury pie is a half-time favourite at Preston North End Football Club, and was even mentioned in former-Beatle Paul McCartney’s 1971 song ‘Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey’. Where to get yours: https://www.lancs.live/whats-on/food-drink-news/visited-preston-search-best-butter-23312864 and https://www.tasteatlas.com/lancashire-butter-pie/wheretoeat and https://www.lep.co.uk/lifestyle/food-and-drink/the-best-pie-shops-in-preston-these-are-the-14-highest-rated-places-to-get-a-pie-in-preston-according-to-google-reviews-4041110 Preston Preston's origins can be traced back to the Roman period, with evidence of a Roman road running through the town. The famous Cuerdale Hoard was also discovered near Preston, showing evidence of Viking activity after the Romans. The hoard is one of the largest Viking silver hoards ever found. In 1179 Preston's first Royal Charter was granted by Henry II conveying the right for the town to have a Guild Merchant. Celebrations, known as the Preston Guild, have since been held every 20 years; with Preston being the only place to still hold these celebrations today. The first recorded celebration of the Preston Guild was held in 1397, when it was already 200 years old. The first town outside of London to be lit by coal gas. In 1816 Reverend Joseph "Daddy" Dunn, of St Wilfrid's Parish in Preston, created an improved gas lighting technique through chemical experiments. Joseph rapidly changed the whole of Lancashire by transporting the cool-gas lighting into the area as well as throughout the UK. By the mid 1800s, Preston became the second town in England, after London, to be fully lit by coal gas, making it the first provincial town in England to be lit this way. When laying the pipes for the lighting process some pipes were created from surplus musket barrels to save money. Joseph's Preston Gaslight Company offices were located in Avenham. You can see the first building in Preston to be lit by coal gas on the Preston Blue Plaque Trail. Where the word "teetotal" was born Joseph Livesey started the Temperance Movement in Preston in 1832. The followers of the movement were required to sign a pledge of total abstinence. Livesey's first pledge was drawn up in Preston at "The Old Cock Pit". The term "teetotal" is derived from a speech made in Preston by Richard Turner, who was a follower of Livesey. It is said Richard Turner had a speech impediment and during his speech urging total abstinence from all alcohol, rather than just the abstinence of spirits, he remarked "they must insist upon tee-tee-tee total abstinence". Inspiration for Charles Dickens It is believed that Charles Dickens' novel "Hard Times" was inspired by his time in Preston. The writer travelled to Preston in 1854 during the Great Lock Out. The strikes saw 26,000 workers put out of work and made headlines across the country as a struggle of the cotton workers against the Preston Cotton Masters. Dickens stayed at the Bull and Royal Hotel on Church Street, along with many other notable names. The Bull & Royal can be seen on the Preston City Heritage Trail. Home to Britain's first motorway The Preston by-pass was Britain's first motorway. It was conceived, promoted, built, and initially operated by its engineer James Drake. The by-pass was opened on 5 December 1958 by the Prime Minister Harold MacMillan. It later became part of the M6 motorway. The first Kentucky Fried Chicken In 1965 Ray Allen opened the UK's first Kentucky Fried Chicken store on Fishergate High Street, Preston. Ray met Colonel Harland Sanders in 1963, securing the famous American's fast food rights for his secret fried chicken recipe for the UK. The arrival of KFC in the UK came almost a decade before McDonald's, Burger King, and Pizza Hut. The tallest spire in England St Walburge's Church boasts a towering 309ft spire. The spire is the tallest of any Parish church in England and the third tallest of any church in the UK, with only the spires of Salisbury and Norwich Anglican Cathedral reaching higher. The church was built in the mid-19th century and was designed by Gothic Revival architect Joseph Hansom, who was also the designer of the Hansom cab. Home of the famous Dick, Kerr Ladies The Dick, Kerr Ladies were formed in 1917 in Preston and shaped women's football. The team worked and came together in Dick, Kerr and Co Ltd; a Preston munitions works. By 1921 the team were incredibly popular and were booked to play an average of two games a week. Despite the team's roaring success, the FA eventually banned women from using league grounds. The Dick, Kerr Ladies are best known for not giving up when times got hard and continued to play over 800 games in the UK and abroad, raising over £180,000 for charity (the equivalent of excess £10 million today). After claiming to be World Champions, the team were challenged by Edinburgh Ladies. The Dick, Kerr Ladies accepted their challenge and won the match 5-1. Preston's Caribbean Carnival, founded in 1974, is one of the oldest in the UK. The annual carnival celebrates the flamboyant and creative Caribbean culture within the city. Leo Baxendale, born in Preston in 1930, drew the Bash Street Kids, Minnie the Minx, and Dennis the Menace for the children's comic 'The Beano'. Alan Schofield broke the world record for the longest putt ever at 166ft 8in. This record-breaking putt occurred on 5 August 2000 at Fishwick Hall Golf Club, Preston. It was recognised as an official world record by the Guinness Book of Records. This putt has since been beaten, however, a plaque remains at the spot where the shot was taken. Here’s the longest putt (over 400 feet) outside of a competition: https://youtu.be/cWE_BpJxmHw?si=6IvhiOJPsWyO3p1e The row of red public telephone boxes along Preston's Market Street is the longest continuous row of the old style kiosks anywhere in the country. They were designed by Giles Gilbert Scott who also designed the Preston Cenotaph on the Flag Market. Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America, once stayed at a property whilst visiting family on the corner of Cheapside and Friargate in the city centre. A blue plaque can be found here by following the Preston Blue Plaque Trail. The parents of legendary American outlaw Butch Cassidy lived in Preston before emigrating to America. It was said that Butch spoke with a strong Lancashire accent. 12 13 3 Quote Link to comment
SomeRandomBristolian Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Thanks as always @Jerseybean for all the effort you put in. But waiting for @BigTone condensed version. 2 Quote Link to comment
BigTone Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 1 hour ago, Jerseybean said: Last season we won 2-1 with Sam Bell registering his first league goal. See photo https://youtu.be/8dGOFn61cNQ When we played them in the first game of the season it finished 1-1 https://www.pnefc.net/news/2023/august/highlights-bristol-city-1-pne-1/ On deadline day they signed Milutin Osmajic on a four-year deal and Liam Millar on loan for the rest of the season. Head-to-head record Won: 29 Lost: 34 Drawn: 35 Players who’ve played for both teams include Josh Brownhill, Greg Cunningham and Callum Robinson. Manager Lowe is under pressure their forum is running an in/out poll: https://www.pne-online.net/forum/index.php?threads/fresh-poll-lowe-in-out.3439640/page-70#post-4655367 ‘Some PNE fans, possibly quite a lot, will happily take a hammering by you lot providing it hastens the manager’s exit. Check out the poll on our forum which shows 97% of forum users want him out. The other 3% are blind, stupid or related to Lowe’. This article stresses that this could be a make or break game for Lowe: https://www.lep.co.uk/sport/football/preston-north-end/preston-north-end-manager-ryan-lowe-leeds-united-bristol-city-millwall-4473385 LM presser: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/video/interviews/manning-talks-preston-away/ RL pre-match: https://www.pnefc.net/news/2024/january/gaffer-expecting-different-bristol-city-test-to-opening-day/ Last weekend they lost 4-0 to Chelsea in the FA Cup. They are 19th in the Championship form table with two wins and four defeats in their last six league games. They only have four wins in their last 20 league matches. Jack Whatmough is unavailable for them. While we will be without Mark Sykes and I guess Andi W. Officials Referee: Sam Barrott Assistants: Jonathan Hunt and Daniel Leach Fourth official: Simon Mather The EFL HQ is in Preston. Last campaign they finished in 12th place on 63 points. Deepdale guide: https://footballgroundguide.com/leagues/england/championship/deepdale-preston-north-end.html + https://www.pnefc.net/news/2024/january/matchday-information-bristol-city-h/ Their match preview: https://www.pnefc.net/news/2024/january/match-preview-bristol-city-h/ Pubs Back in February some City fans made for the Black Horse a listed ornate Victorian pub in a pedestrianised street; splendid mosaic-tiled main bar serving eight well kept ales (Robinsons and guests), friendly helpful staff, panelling, stained glass and old local photographs, open fires, two quiet cosy snugs, mirrored back area and upstairs function room; open all day from 10.30am (noon Sun). Black Horse, 66 Friargate, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2EJ (01772) 204855 www.blackhorse-preston.co.uk The Station Telephone: 01772 737164 The Station is located in the heart of Preston, directly opposite Preston Train Station. With Preston North End just a 10 minute drive away, the Station is the perfect place to welcome away football fans as soon as they step off the train, before heading to the game. The pub is also a popular place to grab a quick pint before getting back on the train post-match. The Station has loyalty pricing just for football fans which is accessible by simply showing your football ticket to the bar staff. The pub also has live entertainment on every Friday and Saturday as well as a large selection of draught, bottled beer, cask and craft ales, wines and spirits. Moor Park Sports and Social Club Telephone: 01772 717709 Moor Park Sports & Social Club (formerly Fulwood Conservative Club) is based on Blackpool Road, Preston. The postcode is PR2 3AE, but for your Sat Nav use PR1 6AD. The club is close to motorway junctions for the M6 and M55 and just 10 minutes easy walk to Preston’s Deepdale Stadium. A warm welcome awaits visiting supporters both before and after matches with a spacious car park at a minimal charge. The bar stocks a very good selection of beers, wines and spirits at competitive prices. The club has a separate function room, 2 large bowling greens, 2 match-standard snooker tables and a pool table. Pies The Butter Pie is legendary in Preston. This beloved Lancashirian delicacy consists of onions, potatoes and of course, butter – baked until golden with a thick pastry crust. This savoury pie is a half-time favourite at Preston North End Football Club, and was even mentioned in former-Beatle Paul McCartney’s 1971 song ‘Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey’. Where to get yours: https://www.lancs.live/whats-on/food-drink-news/visited-preston-search-best-butter-23312864 and https://www.tasteatlas.com/lancashire-butter-pie/wheretoeat and https://www.lep.co.uk/lifestyle/food-and-drink/the-best-pie-shops-in-preston-these-are-the-14-highest-rated-places-to-get-a-pie-in-preston-according-to-google-reviews-4041110 Preston Preston's origins can be traced back to the Roman period, with evidence of a Roman road running through the town. The famous Cuerdale Hoard was also discovered near Preston, showing evidence of Viking activity after the Romans. The hoard is one of the largest Viking silver hoards ever found. In 1179 Preston's first Royal Charter was granted by Henry II conveying the right for the town to have a Guild Merchant. Celebrations, known as the Preston Guild, have since been held every 20 years; with Preston being the only place to still hold these celebrations today. The first recorded celebration of the Preston Guild was held in 1397, when it was already 200 years old. The first town outside of London to be lit by coal gas. In 1816 Reverend Joseph "Daddy" Dunn, of St Wilfrid's Parish in Preston, created an improved gas lighting technique through chemical experiments. Joseph rapidly changed the whole of Lancashire by transporting the cool-gas lighting into the area as well as throughout the UK. By the mid 1800s, Preston became the second town in England, after London, to be fully lit by coal gas, making it the first provincial town in England to be lit this way. When laying the pipes for the lighting process some pipes were created from surplus musket barrels to save money. Joseph's Preston Gaslight Company offices were located in Avenham. You can see the first building in Preston to be lit by coal gas on the Preston Blue Plaque Trail. Where the word "teetotal" was born Joseph Livesey started the Temperance Movement in Preston in 1832. The followers of the movement were required to sign a pledge of total abstinence. Livesey's first pledge was drawn up in Preston at "The Old Cock Pit". The term "teetotal" is derived from a speech made in Preston by Richard Turner, who was a follower of Livesey. It is said Richard Turner had a speech impediment and during his speech urging total abstinence from all alcohol, rather than just the abstinence of spirits, he remarked "they must insist upon tee-tee-tee total abstinence". Inspiration for Charles Dickens It is believed that Charles Dickens' novel "Hard Times" was inspired by his time in Preston. The writer travelled to Preston in 1854 during the Great Lock Out. The strikes saw 26,000 workers put out of work and made headlines across the country as a struggle of the cotton workers against the Preston Cotton Masters. Dickens stayed at the Bull and Royal Hotel on Church Street, along with many other notable names. The Bull & Royal can be seen on the Preston City Heritage Trail. Home to Britain's first motorway The Preston by-pass was Britain's first motorway. It was conceived, promoted, built, and initially operated by its engineer James Drake. The by-pass was opened on 5 December 1958 by the Prime Minister Harold MacMillan. It later became part of the M6 motorway. The first Kentucky Fried Chicken In 1965 Ray Allen opened the UK's first Kentucky Fried Chicken store on Fishergate High Street, Preston. Ray met Colonel Harland Sanders in 1963, securing the famous American's fast food rights for his secret fried chicken recipe for the UK. The arrival of KFC in the UK came almost a decade before McDonald's, Burger King, and Pizza Hut. The tallest spire in England St Walburge's Church boasts a towering 309ft spire. The spire is the tallest of any Parish church in England and the third tallest of any church in the UK, with only the spires of Salisbury and Norwich Anglican Cathedral reaching higher. The church was built in the mid-19th century and was designed by Gothic Revival architect Joseph Hansom, who was also the designer of the Hansom cab. Home of the famous Dick, Kerr Ladies The Dick, Kerr Ladies were formed in 1917 in Preston and shaped women's football. The team worked and came together in Dick, Kerr and Co Ltd; a Preston munitions works. By 1921 the team were incredibly popular and were booked to play an average of two games a week. Despite the team's roaring success, the FA eventually banned women from using league grounds. The Dick, Kerr Ladies are best known for not giving up when times got hard and continued to play over 800 games in the UK and abroad, raising over £180,000 for charity (the equivalent of excess £10 million today). After claiming to be World Champions, the team were challenged by Edinburgh Ladies. The Dick, Kerr Ladies accepted their challenge and won the match 5-1. Preston's Caribbean Carnival, founded in 1974, is one of the oldest in the UK. The annual carnival celebrates the flamboyant and creative Caribbean culture within the city. Leo Baxendale, born in Preston in 1930, drew the Bash Street Kids, Minnie the Minx, and Dennis the Menace for the children's comic 'The Beano'. Alan Schofield broke the world record for the longest putt ever at 166ft 8in. This record-breaking putt occurred on 5 August 2000 at Fishwick Hall Golf Club, Preston. It was recognised as an official world record by the Guinness Book of Records. This putt has since been beaten, however, a plaque remains at the spot where the shot was taken. Here’s the longest putt (over 400 feet) outside of a competition: https://youtu.be/cWE_BpJxmHw?si=6IvhiOJPsWyO3p1e The row of red public telephone boxes along Preston's Market Street is the longest continuous row of the old style kiosks anywhere in the country. They were designed by Giles Gilbert Scott who also designed the Preston Cenotaph on the Flag Market. Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America, once stayed at a property whilst visiting family on the corner of Cheapside and Friargate in the city centre. A blue plaque can be found here by following the Preston Blue Plaque Trail. The parents of legendary American outlaw Butch Cassidy lived in Preston before emigrating to America. It was said that Butch spoke with a strong Lancashire accent. Condensed Version Preston North End: The Dick, Kerr Ladies were formed in 1917 in Preston and shaped women's football. City to win 2-0 COYR 12 minutes ago, SomeRandomBristolian said: Thanks as always @Jerseybean for all the effort you put in. But waiting for @BigTone condensed version. Apologies but been a sheet week. Sorted now. 4 1 2 Quote Link to comment
SomeRandomBristolian Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Sorry to hear its been a difficult week for you @BigTone Hope things are sorting themselves out. Keep the head up mate. 5 minutes ago, BigTone said: Condensed Version Preston North End: The Dick, Kerr Ladies were formed in 1917 in Preston and shaped women's football. City to win 2-0 COYR Apologies but been a sheet week. Sorted now. 3 1 Quote Link to comment
pongo88 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 2 hours ago, Jerseybean said: Last season we won 2-1 with Sam Bell registering his first league goal. See photo https://youtu.be/8dGOFn61cNQ When we played them in the first game of the season it finished 1-1 https://www.pnefc.net/news/2023/august/highlights-bristol-city-1-pne-1/ On deadline day they signed Milutin Osmajic on a four-year deal and Liam Millar on loan for the rest of the season. Head-to-head record Won: 29 Lost: 34 Drawn: 35 Players who’ve played for both teams include Josh Brownhill, Greg Cunningham and Callum Robinson. Manager Lowe is under pressure their forum is running an in/out poll: https://www.pne-online.net/forum/index.php?threads/fresh-poll-lowe-in-out.3439640/page-70#post-4655367 ‘Some PNE fans, possibly quite a lot, will happily take a hammering by you lot providing it hastens the manager’s exit. Check out the poll on our forum which shows 97% of forum users want him out. The other 3% are blind, stupid or related to Lowe’. This article stresses that this could be a make or break game for Lowe: https://www.lep.co.uk/sport/football/preston-north-end/preston-north-end-manager-ryan-lowe-leeds-united-bristol-city-millwall-4473385 LM presser: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/video/interviews/manning-talks-preston-away/ RL pre-match: https://www.pnefc.net/news/2024/january/gaffer-expecting-different-bristol-city-test-to-opening-day/ Last weekend they lost 4-0 to Chelsea in the FA Cup. They are 19th in the Championship form table with two wins and four defeats in their last six league games. They only have four wins in their last 20 league matches. Jack Whatmough is unavailable for them. While we will be without Mark Sykes and I guess Andi W. Officials Referee: Sam Barrott Assistants: Jonathan Hunt and Daniel Leach Fourth official: Simon Mather The EFL HQ is in Preston. Last campaign they finished in 12th place on 63 points. Deepdale guide: https://footballgroundguide.com/leagues/england/championship/deepdale-preston-north-end.html + https://www.pnefc.net/news/2024/january/matchday-information-bristol-city-h/ Their match preview: https://www.pnefc.net/news/2024/january/match-preview-bristol-city-h/ Pubs Back in February some City fans made for the Black Horse a listed ornate Victorian pub in a pedestrianised street; splendid mosaic-tiled main bar serving eight well kept ales (Robinsons and guests), friendly helpful staff, panelling, stained glass and old local photographs, open fires, two quiet cosy snugs, mirrored back area and upstairs function room; open all day from 10.30am (noon Sun). Black Horse, 66 Friargate, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2EJ (01772) 204855 www.blackhorse-preston.co.uk The Station Telephone: 01772 737164 The Station is located in the heart of Preston, directly opposite Preston Train Station. With Preston North End just a 10 minute drive away, the Station is the perfect place to welcome away football fans as soon as they step off the train, before heading to the game. The pub is also a popular place to grab a quick pint before getting back on the train post-match. The Station has loyalty pricing just for football fans which is accessible by simply showing your football ticket to the bar staff. The pub also has live entertainment on every Friday and Saturday as well as a large selection of draught, bottled beer, cask and craft ales, wines and spirits. Moor Park Sports and Social Club Telephone: 01772 717709 Moor Park Sports & Social Club (formerly Fulwood Conservative Club) is based on Blackpool Road, Preston. The postcode is PR2 3AE, but for your Sat Nav use PR1 6AD. The club is close to motorway junctions for the M6 and M55 and just 10 minutes easy walk to Preston’s Deepdale Stadium. A warm welcome awaits visiting supporters both before and after matches with a spacious car park at a minimal charge. The bar stocks a very good selection of beers, wines and spirits at competitive prices. The club has a separate function room, 2 large bowling greens, 2 match-standard snooker tables and a pool table. Pies The Butter Pie is legendary in Preston. This beloved Lancashirian delicacy consists of onions, potatoes and of course, butter – baked until golden with a thick pastry crust. This savoury pie is a half-time favourite at Preston North End Football Club, and was even mentioned in former-Beatle Paul McCartney’s 1971 song ‘Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey’. Where to get yours: https://www.lancs.live/whats-on/food-drink-news/visited-preston-search-best-butter-23312864 and https://www.tasteatlas.com/lancashire-butter-pie/wheretoeat and https://www.lep.co.uk/lifestyle/food-and-drink/the-best-pie-shops-in-preston-these-are-the-14-highest-rated-places-to-get-a-pie-in-preston-according-to-google-reviews-4041110 Preston Preston's origins can be traced back to the Roman period, with evidence of a Roman road running through the town. The famous Cuerdale Hoard was also discovered near Preston, showing evidence of Viking activity after the Romans. The hoard is one of the largest Viking silver hoards ever found. In 1179 Preston's first Royal Charter was granted by Henry II conveying the right for the town to have a Guild Merchant. Celebrations, known as the Preston Guild, have since been held every 20 years; with Preston being the only place to still hold these celebrations today. The first recorded celebration of the Preston Guild was held in 1397, when it was already 200 years old. The first town outside of London to be lit by coal gas. In 1816 Reverend Joseph "Daddy" Dunn, of St Wilfrid's Parish in Preston, created an improved gas lighting technique through chemical experiments. Joseph rapidly changed the whole of Lancashire by transporting the cool-gas lighting into the area as well as throughout the UK. By the mid 1800s, Preston became the second town in England, after London, to be fully lit by coal gas, making it the first provincial town in England to be lit this way. When laying the pipes for the lighting process some pipes were created from surplus musket barrels to save money. Joseph's Preston Gaslight Company offices were located in Avenham. You can see the first building in Preston to be lit by coal gas on the Preston Blue Plaque Trail. Where the word "teetotal" was born Joseph Livesey started the Temperance Movement in Preston in 1832. The followers of the movement were required to sign a pledge of total abstinence. Livesey's first pledge was drawn up in Preston at "The Old Cock Pit". The term "teetotal" is derived from a speech made in Preston by Richard Turner, who was a follower of Livesey. It is said Richard Turner had a speech impediment and during his speech urging total abstinence from all alcohol, rather than just the abstinence of spirits, he remarked "they must insist upon tee-tee-tee total abstinence". Inspiration for Charles Dickens It is believed that Charles Dickens' novel "Hard Times" was inspired by his time in Preston. The writer travelled to Preston in 1854 during the Great Lock Out. The strikes saw 26,000 workers put out of work and made headlines across the country as a struggle of the cotton workers against the Preston Cotton Masters. Dickens stayed at the Bull and Royal Hotel on Church Street, along with many other notable names. The Bull & Royal can be seen on the Preston City Heritage Trail. Home to Britain's first motorway The Preston by-pass was Britain's first motorway. It was conceived, promoted, built, and initially operated by its engineer James Drake. The by-pass was opened on 5 December 1958 by the Prime Minister Harold MacMillan. It later became part of the M6 motorway. The first Kentucky Fried Chicken In 1965 Ray Allen opened the UK's first Kentucky Fried Chicken store on Fishergate High Street, Preston. Ray met Colonel Harland Sanders in 1963, securing the famous American's fast food rights for his secret fried chicken recipe for the UK. The arrival of KFC in the UK came almost a decade before McDonald's, Burger King, and Pizza Hut. The tallest spire in England St Walburge's Church boasts a towering 309ft spire. The spire is the tallest of any Parish church in England and the third tallest of any church in the UK, with only the spires of Salisbury and Norwich Anglican Cathedral reaching higher. The church was built in the mid-19th century and was designed by Gothic Revival architect Joseph Hansom, who was also the designer of the Hansom cab. Home of the famous Dick, Kerr Ladies The Dick, Kerr Ladies were formed in 1917 in Preston and shaped women's football. The team worked and came together in Dick, Kerr and Co Ltd; a Preston munitions works. By 1921 the team were incredibly popular and were booked to play an average of two games a week. Despite the team's roaring success, the FA eventually banned women from using league grounds. The Dick, Kerr Ladies are best known for not giving up when times got hard and continued to play over 800 games in the UK and abroad, raising over £180,000 for charity (the equivalent of excess £10 million today). After claiming to be World Champions, the team were challenged by Edinburgh Ladies. The Dick, Kerr Ladies accepted their challenge and won the match 5-1. Preston's Caribbean Carnival, founded in 1974, is one of the oldest in the UK. The annual carnival celebrates the flamboyant and creative Caribbean culture within the city. Leo Baxendale, born in Preston in 1930, drew the Bash Street Kids, Minnie the Minx, and Dennis the Menace for the children's comic 'The Beano'. Alan Schofield broke the world record for the longest putt ever at 166ft 8in. This record-breaking putt occurred on 5 August 2000 at Fishwick Hall Golf Club, Preston. It was recognised as an official world record by the Guinness Book of Records. This putt has since been beaten, however, a plaque remains at the spot where the shot was taken. Here’s the longest putt (over 400 feet) outside of a competition: https://youtu.be/cWE_BpJxmHw?si=6IvhiOJPsWyO3p1e The row of red public telephone boxes along Preston's Market Street is the longest continuous row of the old style kiosks anywhere in the country. They were designed by Giles Gilbert Scott who also designed the Preston Cenotaph on the Flag Market. Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America, once stayed at a property whilst visiting family on the corner of Cheapside and Friargate in the city centre. A blue plaque can be found here by following the Preston Blue Plaque Trail. The parents of legendary American outlaw Butch Cassidy lived in Preston before emigrating to America. It was said that Butch spoke with a strong Lancashire accent. Great thread, as always, @Jerseybean apart from one factual inaccuracy. You state that Butch Cassidy spoke with a strong Lancashire accent. Well, I saw the film and he definitely had an American accent. He was quite a handsome bloke 6 Quote Link to comment
Red Army 75 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Fancy us tomorrow. COYR Quote Link to comment
Bow Legged Chicken Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Preston rival our claim to Wallace and Grommet (statues outside market.) Anyone know how this is justified? Not on account of accent, Peter Sallis (born Twickenham) is usually credited with a West Yorkshire accent, not Lancs, and Aardman obvs Bristol. Perhaps one of our celebrated incognito street artists should get up here with some paint and put them in the correct colours (or alternatively, yarn bomb…) Quote Link to comment
Bow Legged Chicken Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 They’re two of our own, Wallace and Grommet, they’re two of our own… 1 Quote Link to comment
Dr Balls Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 1 hour ago, Bow Legged Chicken said: Preston rival our claim to Wallace and Grommet (statues outside market.) Anyone know how this is justified? Not on account of accent, Peter Sallis (born Twickenham) is usually credited with a West Yorkshire accent, not Lancs, and Aardman obvs Bristol. Perhaps one of our celebrated incognito street artists should get up here with some paint and put them in the correct colours (or alternatively, yarn bomb…) Nick Park is originally from Preston. Quote Link to comment
Bow Legged Chicken Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Thank you for answering my query. Think he and they now naturalised. Quote Link to comment
Loosey Boy Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Keen to see how we do/play tomorrow, after last Sunday’s result…..will say a lot about where we are under LM - can we maintain our standards and repeat that 2nd half performance for 90 minutes, against a team which seems to have a manager under significant pressure? Tomorrow’s result is much more important than the one against West Ham Lets hope Liam has the boys really motivated to get a positive result 5 Quote Link to comment
Wanderingred Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 Preston are exactly the sort of team we find it hard to play against. They are spoilers essentially and we’ll need to be patient. I think a draw is very likely. 3 Quote Link to comment
Southport Red Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 11 hours ago, Bow Legged Chicken said: Preston rival our claim to Wallace and Grommet (statues outside market.) Anyone know how this is justified? Not on account of accent, Peter Sallis (born Twickenham) is usually credited with a West Yorkshire accent, not Lancs, and Aardman obvs Bristol. Perhaps one of our celebrated incognito street artists should get up here with some paint and put them in the correct colours (or alternatively, yarn bomb…) Nick Park was born in Preston. Local TV up here, when talking about Aardman, always reference him as “Preston’s Nick Park’. He went to Sheffield City Polytechnic (now Sheffield Hallam Uni) and local TV there refer to him as Sheffield’s Nick Park. all of which proves the theory that “success has many fathers, whilst failure is a bastard” 2 Quote Link to comment
robin_unreliant Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 6 hours ago, Wanderingred said: Preston are exactly the sort of team we find it hard to play against. They are spoilers essentially and we’ll need to be patient. I think a draw is very likely. I thought they played some nice football at AG. Possibly a bit of a harsh assessment of how their current team plays. Quote Link to comment
cidercity1987 Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 Their hatred of Lowe is very confusing. They are a club who always seem to overachieve compared to their fanbase and finances, yet they were still hating Lowe when he had them in the play off spots. Quote Link to comment
Loosey Boy Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 26 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said: Their hatred of Lowe is very confusing. They are a club who always seem to overachieve compared to their fanbase and finances, yet they were still hating Lowe when he had them in the play off spots. If we can get the first goal today, the ground, except for the away end , will really turn on Lowe and that can only be a good thing for us! Big game for us today - can we repeat the standard of performance from last week?…..will be interesting to see COYRs Quote Link to comment
Garland-sweden Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 Difficault today but hope for a win 2-0 City. COYR!!! 1 Quote Link to comment
GrahamC Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 (edited) 7 hours ago, Wanderingred said: Preston are exactly the sort of team we find it hard to play against. They are spoilers essentially and we’ll need to be patient. I think a draw is very likely. This is true, but what is also the case is in our last 10 meetings Preston has only won one (1-0 with a penalty after a dive). 6 of those games have been draws so your prediction looks a safe bet but this myth (by others, not you) that they are some sort of bogey side isn’t borne out by this. Birmingham City, on the other hand… Edited January 13 by GrahamC Quote Link to comment
RedM Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 They generally always seem to go a goal down in their matches, then fight back often scoring injury time winners. I am fearful today! Quote Link to comment
ashton_fan Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 Looking at the league table they have an almost identical record to us, the same at home and only out by one in away games. The only difference is they've conceded quite a few more than we have, obviously when they lose they lose well! Quote Link to comment
Son of Fred Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 With three points from the last five matches they are on the crest of a slump. It would be so "us" for today to be "After the Lord Mayor's Show"........ Can see this being a scrappy draw- and if I'm honest I'll take it. 1 Quote Link to comment
Wanderingred Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 (edited) 44 minutes ago, GrahamC said: This is true, but what is also the case is in our last 10 meetings Preston has only won one (1-0 with a penalty after a dive). 6 of those games have been draws so your prediction looks a safe bet but this myth (by others, not you) that they are some sort of bogey side isn’t borne out by this. Birmingham City, on the other hand… Indeed, it was during the LJ era that we had a horrendous record against them, and although Pearson fared much better, I guess it’s still stuck in peoples minds that they are a bit of a bogey side. Edited January 13 by Wanderingred Quote Link to comment
redsquirrel Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 another watford away will do me. Quote Link to comment
Lanterne Rouge Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 1 hour ago, ashton_fan said: Looking at the league table they have an almost identical record to us, the same at home and only out by one in away games. The only difference is they've conceded quite a few more than we have, obviously when they lose they lose well! It`s a bit skewed because of their brilliant start to the season though. Quote Link to comment
Port Said Red Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 51 minutes ago, Wanderingred said: Indeed, it was during the LJ era that we had a horrendous record against them, and although Pearson fared much better, I guess it’s still stuck in peoples minds that they are a bit of a bogey side. I always thought that was because LJ seemed to be obsessed with stopping his namesake DJ, to the detriment of the rest of the tactics. Quote Link to comment
Davefevs Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 15 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: I always thought that was because LJ seemed to be obsessed with stopping his namesake DJ, to the detriment of the rest of the tactics. He failed on both counts, then! 1 Quote Link to comment
downendcity Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 20 hours ago, Jerseybean said: Manager Lowe is under pressure their forum is running an in/out poll: https://www.pne-online.net/forum/index.php?threads/fresh-poll-lowe-in-out.3439640/page-70#post-4655367 ‘Some PNE fans, possibly quite a lot, will happily take a hammering by you lot providing it hastens the manager’s exit. Check out the poll on our forum which shows 97% of forum users want him out. The other 3% are blind, stupid or related to Lowe’. This article stresses that this could be a make or break game for Lowe: https://www.lep.co.uk/sport/football/preston-north-end/preston-north-end-manager-ryan-lowe-leeds-united-bristol-city-millwall-4473385 Nailed on home win then! Quote Link to comment
downendcity Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 42 minutes ago, Davefevs said: He failed on both counts! .............Is the punchline to the story about the chap who set out to get the autographs for both Dracula and the orchestra leader Basie. 1 2 Quote Link to comment
prankerd Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 How many are we taking today? Quote Link to comment
1960maaan Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 1 hour ago, Wanderingred said: Indeed, it was during the LJ era that we had a horrendous record against them, and although Pearson fared much better, I guess it’s still stuck in peoples minds that they are a bit of a bogey side. I believe it was Under LJ P9 W0 D3 L6 including 5 on the bounce Post LJ P6 W3 D3 L0 Quote Link to comment
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