Preston in Lancashire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Thomas Miller, 1811-1865
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 10, 2025
1. Thomas Miller, 1811-1865 Marker
Cotton Manufacturer
built this house in 1854.
He donated the land
for Miller Park
in 1864.
Erected by Preston Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 53° 45.424′ N, 2° 42.091′ W. Marker is in Preston, England, in Lancashire. It is on Winckley Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 Winckley Square, Preston, England PR1 8BU, 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: The Beginnings of Winckley Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Francis Thompson 1859-1907 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Syke (about 90 meters away,
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Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 10, 2025
2. Thomas Miller House and Marker
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