The historic parish church of St Mary the Blessed Virgin, Prescot, will once again open its doors for Heritage Open Days. Built in 1610, this beautiful place of worship is Knowsley’s only Grade I listed building. Among hundreds of...
Read more2021 Prescot Elizabeth Fayre
This October, everyone is invited to step back in time to celebrate Prescot’s rich heritage and enjoy an array of Elizabethan activities and attractions. The Elizabethan Fayre is a long-running event in the town and a favourite in the Prescot...
Read moreExplore Prescot Parish Church for Heritage Open Days
Prescot is fortunate to have a stunning Jacobean church, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, and it will be open to visitors for Heritage Open Days in September 2021. The stunning edifice dates to 1610, with some parts going back almost 1,000...
Read moreDay 2: Prescot Heritage Trail
Looking for the answers? View or download here (PDF)! You are invited to discover Prescot, courtesy of Prescot Walking Group. Download all the files you need, and print out if you wish. Solve the clues as you go along to dig deep into our...
Read moreExplore Local History at Prescot Festival
The Ninth Annual Prescot Festival has lots to satisfy local history buffs. A rare screening of vintage footage of Prescot takes place on Saturday 29 June. The one-hour event will include material from Prescot Museum and Prescot Film Archive...
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