Ashton Freehold Connected - Sewers, Services and Supplies
Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, Lancashire, PR2
This tour offers a very particular look at the suburb created by Ashton Freehold Land Society in 1860. For the first twenty years, until urban Ashton became part of Preston, the members and residents were responsible for organising most of the services we take for granted nowadays. From securing a gas supply to streetlighting, nothing was straightforward.
Much of the infrastructure is hidden, but there are clues if you know where to look - from drain covers to mysterious metal posts.
The tour will only briefly explain the background to the suburb. To discover the overall history of Ashton Freehold, see the Ashton Freehold - the Route to a New Suburb walk.
Timings & Tours
- Tuesday 10 September:
- 1800
Location & directions
Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, Lancashire, PR2
- Directions:
- The walk starts from 'historic' Ashton-on-Ribble - between Waterloo Road and Tulketh Road. Participants will be notified of the exact starting point in advance.
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Booking via Preston Heritage Open Days Eventbrite page.
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/preston-heritage-open-days-34095782397
- Booking opens:
- 27 Aug 2024 08:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 10 Sep 2024 04:00 PM
Accessibility details
The route for the walks is fairly level with paved surfaces. Where possible we will cross roads at dropped kerbs, although in places this requires a slight diversion. There are limited places to sit on the route.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 12
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
