The Jacobites are Coming - Preston 1715

Discover the last battle on English soil, fought through the streets of Preston in 1715 between Jacobite and Government armies.
About this Event

This guided walk will reveal the Battle of Preston 1715, taking in the key areas of the battle and its aftermath. We'll visit the sites of the barricades on Friargate and Church Street, the burning houses where the fighting was hardest, and key locations such as the Minster and the Flag Market.

You can find details of over 30 other Heritage Open Days events by searching for Preston at www.heritageopendays.org.uk or you can download the Preston HODs leaflet from late August at www.prestonheritageopendays.org