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Preston: Area, History and Background

Riding are well acquainted with the United Kingdom, its cities and towns.

Below is some historic, cultural and background information about the area of Preston in the United Kingdom.

  • Preston is a city and non-metropolitan district in Lancashire, England.
  • It is located on the north bank of the River Ribble
  • Preston was granted city status in 2002, becoming England's 50th city in the 50th year of Queen Elizabeth II's reign.
  • It has a population of 131,900.
  • Preston and its surroundings have provided evidence of ancient Roman activity in the area.
  • It is the seat of Lancashire County Council.
  • Preston now has a modern city centre.
  • It was one of only a few industrial towns in Lancashire to have a functioning corporation in 1835.
  • Preston lies in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lancaster and the Anglican Diocese of Blackburn.
  • It was the location of the world's first foreign mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
  • Preston also has a significant Muslim (Sunni Branch, particularly Hanafi school) population.