PRESTON TALK - Preston Docks by Abigail Beaney

Did you know the River Ribble was diverted to allow Preston Docks to be built? Hear about the history of Preston's beloved docklands in this short film presented by Abigail Beaney. Opening in 1892, it was once the largest single dock in Europe.
If you have any questions about the docklands, please leave a comment below for Abigail to respond to.
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[@happydays5334]

This was really interesting and informative, thank you.

[@brianyoung5532]

I cam remember when it was a working dock ,one line which I can remember using it was Moss Hutchison line which sailed to Mediterranean ports, a number of timber importers used the port ,I can always remember seeing ships sailing in the channel in between Preston and Latham which looked odd as they were just sailing through the countryside,many thanks for the video

[@walboyfredo6025]

Great interesting story - they always say a city that has a dock/seafront has more character then an inland city devoid of a waterfront/wide body of river.
Would be nice if they have a restaurant.

[@richardmccann1366]

Interesting video on the docks. Owners and staff at the cafe are brilliant. The area is great for lunch time walk as work near by.

[@brianyoung5532]

Container s killed the Port off as the dock could not take even the small container feeder services of the size which use Liverpool

[@buy.to.let.britain]

i fell asleep a bit. but nevermind.

[@888ssss]

blah blah blah preston docks etc etc

[@happydays5334]

How rude!

[@888ssss]

@@happydays5334 he could talk the back legs off a donkey.

[@keh.32]

The old folks home thats being built is a simply masterplan . You'll see soon Steve.