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Preston

Preston

Situated at the north bank of Ribble river , It comes under the jurisdictional area of Lancashire, northwest of England. It got status of city in 2002. According to 2011 census. It has population of 1 lakh 23 thousand. Some past actions of Preston provide sign of Romans presence like built Roman road which headed to a camp at Walton-le-Dale. Flemish weavers helped in expansion of the textile business. During 18^th century, it was recognised as pretty town by Edmund Calamy. It is also birthplace of Sir Richard Arkwright who discovered rotating frame. It underwent rapid and sudden population and economic growth during industrial revolution.

Climate

Preston weather is moderate nautical type with a very less fluctuation in day to day weather condition. It is closed to the Irish Sea. The official Met Office does time to time updation of climate change for nearby people. It is located at Moor Park which is 1 mile north to city Centre.Its annual rainfall remains between 800 mm and 1000 mm maximum. The lowest temperature marked in last month of 2010.

Demography

Roman Catholic Christian community has been a dominant community since many years. People have strong faith in Christian religion here. Due to migration of various communities in this region, Muslim population is also increased in multifold number like Gujrati Indian descent. 10% population is atheist who does not follow any religion. ‘PRESTON’ name was taken from religious town of “priests” which has strong belief in Christian and catholic community.

Landmark

A few famous landmarks such as Museums, Parks and natural reserves are Harris museum and art gallery, Broughton cottage museum, Ribble steam railway, Museum of Lancashire, Avenham Park, Ashton Park, Moor Park, Miller park, Grange valley, Hills and hollows valley and a few more.

Transport

It is well connected with every modes of transportation such as rail, air, road and water. It also has separate footbath and cycle route for commuters.