Graveyard trails - Long Preston
04 September 2022 to 18 September 2022
This trail at Long Preston showcases some extraordinary families and forgotten life stories of the people who lived around Long Preston, and who are buried in the local graveyard.
Graveyard trails - Long Preston Parish Church
2.30pm Sunday 25 September | FREE, donations welcome
This trail at Long Preston showcases some extraordinary families and forgotten life stories of the people who lived around Long Preston, and who are buried in the local graveyard.
The 19th century rollercoaster - Long Preston Parish Church, BD23 4NJ
You think everything is going ok and then something unexpected happens to change your life forever, for better or for worse. It doesn’t matter how much money you had — it was a bit of a lottery in 19th century Long Preston!
These popular graveyard trails are suitable for the whole family, light hearted, entertaining celebrations of the lives of ancestors who found their way into graveyards in Settle, Giggleswick and Long Preston.
The trails are led by local historian Sarah Lister, whose latest book ‘Meandering down the Ribble’ (available to buy from our online shop) explores the lives of people who lived, worked and died in the Long Preston area. A must for anyone looking for an exciting and interactive glimpse into the history of this iconic area.
The trails are being delivered for free as part of Deeper Connections, a Long Preston Floodplain project that enhances the important wet grassland habitats of the Ribble floodplain and helps people to discover and protect this unique landscape. We'd welcome your donations to help support our work.
Please book in advance
To book your place please contact info@ydmt.org or call us on 015242 51002. Places can also be booked at The Folly in Settle.
If arriving by car, be aware there is no parking at the church. Please park at the railway station or in the car park of the Boar’s Head Inn or considerately in the village, off the busy main road. There are no refreshments after this trail so please bring your own or buy from the village shop or pub. Due to plumbing difficulties there may not be toilet facilities at the church.
Entertainment, Talks & Presentations
Booking Details
Email info@ydmt.org or call 015242 51002 to book your place. You can also book at The Folly in Settle.
