Adelphi

Settlement in Lancashire Preston

England

Adelphi

A6 North Road, Preston Credit: Colin Pyle

Adelphi is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. Situated approximately 3 miles south of the city of Preston, Adelphi is a primarily residential area with a population of around 1,500 people.

The village boasts a rich history, with records dating back to the Domesday Book of 1086. Over the years, Adelphi has evolved from an agricultural community into a thriving residential area. The village is known for its picturesque surroundings, with open green spaces and tree-lined streets providing a peaceful atmosphere for its residents.

Adelphi has a range of amenities to cater to the needs of its population. The village has a primary school, offering quality education to local children. There are also several local shops and businesses, providing essential services to the community. For more extensive shopping and entertainment options, residents can easily access the nearby city of Preston.

Adelphi benefits from excellent transport links, making it an attractive location for commuters. The village is located close to the M6 motorway, providing convenient access to major cities such as Manchester and Liverpool. Preston train station is also easily accessible, offering direct connections to various destinations across the country.

Overall, Adelphi is a charming village with a strong sense of community and a range of amenities. Its proximity to larger urban areas, combined with its peaceful surroundings, makes it an ideal place to live for those seeking a balance between rural tranquility and urban convenience.

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Adelphi Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.766185/-2.7086338 or Grid Reference SD5330. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A6 North Road, Preston

Colin Pyle

A6 Garstang Road northbound in Fulwood

Colin Pyle

Industrial Units on Fylde Road

View from Fylde Road Viaduct

Raymond Knapman

Moor Park

Mick Garratt

Milestone Marker 56-01 F (between bridges 11-10), Lancaster Canal

Milestone located by the side of the Lancaster Canal This milestone is 1 miles from the centre of Preston and 56 miles from Kendal Inscription reads:- Preston / 1 :: Garstang / 16 Milestone Society National ID: LAN-01R

Cactus Chris

St Thomas' Church, Preston

This grade II listed church was designed by John Latham and built between 1837 and 1839. It was declared redundant by the Church of England in 1983 and is used by City Church Preston, part of a Pentecostal denomination.

Stephen McKay

The Princess Alice, Preston

The Princess Alice on Cambridge Walk is a traditional Victorian back-street pub that has survived despite all the redevelopment around it.

Stephen McKay

Tom Benson Stone, Moor Park

Unfortunately the stone seems to have lost its plaque but it is here to commemorate the achievements of Tom Benson, a long-distance walker. Benson was a local man who set a world record in 1986 by walking 415 miles non-stop around Moor Park. He did this when he was in his fifties.

Stephen McKay

Moor Park

High pressure conditions have created a bleak grey day in Preston, with no sign of the sun at all, but there is still some autumn colour in Moor Park at the end of November.

Stephen McKay

Jeremiah Horrocks Observatory, Moor Park

This observatory in the north-west part of Moor Park was designed by George James Gibbs, at the time the honorary curator of Preston Municipal Observatory, and officially opened in 1927 to coincide with a total eclipse of the sun. It was named after Jeremiah Horrocks, a 17th century English astronomer who was the first person to show that the Moon orbited around the Earth in an elliptical pattern. Today the building belongs to the University of Central Lancashire although light pollution prevents it from being used for serious astronomy.

Stephen McKay

Moor Park Weather Station

The weather station, in the north-west corner of Moor Park, is adjacent to the Jeremiah Horrocks Observatory.

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Tennis court in Moor Park

This public tennis court has been fitted with a vandal-proof and weather-resistant steel net. We are unlikely to see these at Wimbledon anytime soon, but in a location like this it makes a great deal of sense. Beyond the court is the Jeremiah Horrocks Observatory.

Stephen McKay

Moor Park

This view shows the path round the northern side of the park. Moor Park was created when Preston Council enclosed 100 acres of Preston Moor making it the first municipal park in the new industrial towns of north-west England. Improvements were carried out between 1862 and 1865 by garden designer Edward Milner using the labour of unemployed cotton workers.

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Moor Park

This path winds round the northern side of the park with North Lodge in the background. Moor Park was created when Preston Council enclosed 100 acres of Preston Moor making it the first municipal park in the new industrial towns of north-west England. Improvements were carried out between 1862 and 1865 by garden designer Edward Milner using the labour of unemployed cotton workers.

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The Serpentine, Moor Park

Autumn colours abound around this pond in the north-eastern section of Moor Park. The Serpentine was originally created in the 1830s but has changed its size and shape many times since. It is home to a variety of wetland birds.

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Moor Park

A lady walks her dogs along the southern side of Moor Park. Moor Park was created when Preston Council enclosed 100 acres of Preston Moor making it the first municipal park in the new industrial towns of north-west England. Improvements were carried out between 1862 and 1865 by garden designer Edward Milner using the labour of unemployed cotton workers.

Stephen McKay

Deepdale Road, Preston

Looking towards the city centre from outside Deepdale Stadium. On the right is Moor Park High School.

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Sir Tom Finney

Tom Finney played for Preston North End between 1946 and 1960, making 433 football league and 40 FA cup appearances for the club, scoring 210 goals. He also made 76 England appearances, scoring 30 goals. His bronze statue, outside the club's Deepdale Stadium, was unveiled in 2004. The sculptor was Peter Hodgkinson and it is called 'The Splash', based on a photograph of Finney playing against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in waterlogged conditions.

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Adelphi is located at Grid Ref: SD5330 (Lat: 53.766185, Lng: -2.7086338)

Administrative County: Lancashire

District: Preston

Police Authority: Lancashire