St Walburge’s Church in Preston towers over the city centre, as conspicuous as a thriving industry. Its tallest parish spire was constructed from limestone sleepers which originally carried the nearby Preston and Longridge Railway. Now, it’s not only a place of prayer but also a symbol of the city’s past and future. Let’s find out who put it there, and what happened when the railway went under.
Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons
Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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