Preston Rural District

Preston Rural District

Preston was a rural district in Lancashire, England from 1894 to 1974. It surrounded Preston on the north, west and east sides.

The district was created under the Local Government Act 1894. It was abolished in 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, with its area being split between the new districts of South Ribble, Preston and Ribble Valley.

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*http://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/relationships.jsp?u_id=10002916


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