Ribbleton

Settlement in Lancashire Preston

England

Ribbleton

Gantries and footbridge over M6 Credit: Alpin Stewart

Ribbleton is a suburb located in the city of Preston, Lancashire, in the northwest region of England. It is situated approximately 2 miles from Preston city center and is bordered by the River Ribble to the south. Ribbleton is a predominantly residential area, characterized by a mix of housing types including terraced houses, semi-detached homes, and some newer developments.

The suburb has several amenities for residents, including a shopping center with a variety of shops and services, schools, parks, and recreational facilities. Ribbleton is well-connected to the rest of Preston and the surrounding areas by road and public transport, with regular bus services running through the area.

Ribbleton has a diverse community, with a mix of different cultures and backgrounds living in the area. The suburb has a strong sense of community spirit, with local events and initiatives bringing residents together. Overall, Ribbleton is a vibrant and welcoming suburb that offers a range of amenities and a sense of community for its residents.

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Ribbleton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.772667/-2.667429 or Grid Reference SD5630. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Gantries and footbridge over M6

Alpin Stewart

B6243 crossing M6

Alpin Stewart

Ribbleton Pool, Brockholes Nature Reserve

Greum

Workings at Lower Brockholes

Greum

Junction 31A signage - northbound M6

Dave Thompson

B6243 bridge - northbound M6

Dave Thompson

Junction 31a - northbound M6

Dave Thompson

Ruins of Ribbleton Hall

All that is left of Ribbleton Hall in Grange Park, Preston. Built by a Thomas Birchall in 1863, a local lawyer famed for his legion of mistresses. It passed through several hands including a boys preparatory school in the 1920's, and the military during the Second World War. It was finally demolished in 1955, to make way for a park for the local people of Preston.

Chris Heaton

Footbridge over the M6

Pope Lane crossing the Preston By-pass heading towards Red Scar Woods above the River Ribble

Chris Heaton

Apartment Blocks on Grange Avenue

Dwellings in the north eastern suburbs of Preston

Chris Heaton

On the Former Preston/Longridge Railway

Closed to passengers as far back as 1930 - and freight in 1967. Now converted to leisure use for cyclists and walkers - forming a green tunnel as this point.

Chris Heaton

Cycle Route on the Former Preston/Longridge Railway

Closed to passenger traffic in 1930 and freight in 1967. Now converted to leisure use.

Chris Heaton

Moor Park

Mick Garratt

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.

Stephen McKay

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.

Stephen McKay

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.

Stephen McKay