Boasting some of the oldest structures in the North West, the city has quite the past, as demonstrated by the number of listed buildings across Preston and the surrounding areas.
And so here are some of the area’s most outstanding examples – both Grade I and Grade II listed buildings – which have garnered special interest over the decades for their unique histories. As one reader commented: “I can’t believe the amount of history I walk past each day.”
Each has quite the story to tell...
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5. Preston's historic listed buildings
Bushells Hospital, Goosnargh: Goosnargh Bushells Hospital was built as a house in 1722. In c1745 it was converted at the request of William Bushell into a hospital. Dr. William Bushell, vicar of Heysham, died in 1735. His will stated that if his daughter (Elizabeth, 1727-45) died before the age of 21 without children, the whole of his estate should be devoted to the founding of a hospital at Goosnargh, at or near the dwelling house of his late father. It was to be for "maintaining, supporting or providing for decayed gentlemen or gentlewomen, or persons of the better rank ... of the towns or townships of Preston, Euxton, Goosnargh, Whittingham, Fulwood and Elston, being Protestants ...". As Elizabeth died aged just 18 his wishes were carried out. Bushells Hospital is a Grade II* listed building Photo: RETRO