A Topographical, Statistical, & Historical Account of the Borough of Preston in the Hundred of Amounderness, County of Palatine of Lancaster ; Its . the Charter Granted in the Reign of Charles

A Topographical, Statistical, & Historical Account Of The Borough Of Preston In The Hundred Of Amounderness, County Of Palatine Of Lancaster ; Its Antiquities And Modern Improvements, Including A Correct Copy Of The Charter Granted In The Reign Of Charles II. A Directory For 1821, With A List by Marmaduke Tulket presents a comprehensive portrait of Preston. This volume combines topographical description with historical narrative, detailing the town's ancient origins, medieval privileges, and civil conflicts, and extends into modern improvements such as gas and water works, railway and canal navigation, and the bustling woolen and cotton industries. It includes Biographical Sketches, a chronology of events, and a full directory of civil offices, guilds, mayors, bailiffs, recorders, and parliamentary representation. The work catalogs the town's places of worship, charitable institutions, public schools, markets, promenades, and public amenities, with plates and engravings illustrating Market Place, Guild Hall, and local churches. The compiler acknowledges omissions while inviting future scholars to refine and expand, offering a valuable snapshot of Preston's development up to 1821. It stands as a rich resource for local history, heraldry, and urban evolution.