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Pres·ton

(prĕs′tən)
A city of northwest England north-northeast of Liverpool. The Jacobites surrendered here after an uprising in 1715.
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Preston

(ˈprɛstən)
n
(Placename) a city in NW England, administrative centre of Lancashire, on the River Ribble: developed as a weaving centre (17th–18th centuries); university (1992). Pop: 184 836 (2001)
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Pres•ton

(ˈprɛs tən)

n.
a seaport in W Lancashire, in NW England. 132,200.
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The Rocket lifted the Players Championship trophy at Preston Guild Hall, where he won his first major tournament 26 years ago.
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There was no joy for any of the four North East challengers who travelled down to Preston Guild Hall last week for the first of this seasons two WPBSA Q School qualifiers.
Untouchable Wilson wins with a magical display of snooker; snooker
The cricketing legend accepted the prestigious academic award in front of a packed audience at Preston Guild Hall.
Wasim receives honourary fellowship
The 40-year-old recorded a solid 4-1 win over Craig Steadman at Preston Guild Hall to reach the main event in Hyderabad in July.
Beattie makes it five for Capitals; SPORTS LOG
HEPWORTH Band took the title at the Brass at The Guild Championships, held in Preston Guild Hall, on January 25, with its performance of Cambridge Variations by Phillip Sparke.
Hepworth top brass!
The history of Preston Guild; England's greatest carnival, rev.ed.
The history of Preston Guild; England's greatest carnival, rev.ed
GB Academy rider Dylan Kerfoot-Robson (Rhos-on-Sea CC) put in an eye-catching performance in the opening race of the North West Cyclo-Cross League at Preston Guild on Sunday, holding and testing out GB international and former UK national champion Paul Oldham (Hope Factory Racing) in the early stages of the hour long race on a particularly muddy course.
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Celebrating the achievements of the county's finest tourism businesses so soon after being personally involved in the Preston Guild, one of Lancashire's most prestigious events, will be an absolute pleasure.
-New Website for Visit Lancashire

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