Preston in Lancashire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Isaac Simpson, Stephen Simpson
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 10, 2025
1. Isaac Simpson, Stephen Simpson Marker
Isaac Simpson
1800-1859
and
Stephen Simpson
1832-1891
advanced the science of gold thread manufacture on this site.
Made here between 1839-1991.
Erected by Preston & South Ribble Civic Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1839.
Location. 53° 45.37′ N, 2° 41.914′ W. Marker is in Preston, England, in Lancashire. It is on Avenham Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 41C Avenham Rd, Preston, England PR1 3TH, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North West England. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Robert Peel (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Italian Villa (about 150 meters away); The Winckley Club and The Literary & Philosophical Institution
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Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 10, 2025
2. Simpson Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 5, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
