Preston it's a Gas: First town outside London to have gas
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Join Peter Wilkinson, Archivist for the National Gasworks Archive, on a fascinating guided walk through Preston’s illuminated past. Step back to a time when gaslight transformed everyday life — in 1815, Preston became the first town outside London to receive a public gas supply, placing the city at the very forefront of industrial innovation.On this engaging walk, you will explore key locations around the city centre, including the site of Preston’s very first gasworks, the historic obelisk where the opening ceremony took place in February 1816, the former coal yards that powered the new technology, and several of the original buildings that were among the first in the town to glow under gaslight.
Discover how this revolutionary invention reshaped streets, industry, and social life — and see Preston in a whole new light.
Meet in the centre of Winckley Square Gardens
Date
Wednesday 8 April 2026 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM (UTC+00)Location
Meet in the centre of Winckley Square Gardens
Winckley Square, Preston, Lancashire PR1 3JJ
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