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Situated in the heart of
North West England and surrounded by beautiful countryside,
Preston
is the administrative centre of the County of Lancashire. Steeped in
history, it received its Town Charter in 1179 and was awarded City
status by royal decree in 2002. Modern Preston welcomes the visitor
with excellent shopping and leisure facilities, its vibrant atmosphere
a fitting home for the rapidly growing University of Central
Lancashire, which with over 25,000 students is the 6th largest in the
United Kingdom. The City boasts some unique attractions such as
Riversway, Europe's largest single dock basin, with its marina,
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Sports fans must not miss
the
National Football Museum which houses many of the world's most
important football collections, including the official FIFA
collection. The museum is based at the Deepdale stadium of Preston's
famous football team, Preston North End, one the twelve clubs which
founded the English Football League in 1888. The centre of Preston is
graced by the Harris Museum and Art Gallery, a beautiful 1893 Greek
Revival building where visitors can enjoy the historic and
contemporary art collections as well as fascinating social history
exhibits. |
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