Preston, Lancashire the many large active Roman Catholic parish churches is St Thomas of Canterbury and the English Martyrs, located on Garstang Road. Preston was the location of the world's first foreign mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (commonly known as the Mormons). As early as 1837 the first Mormon missionaries to Great Britain began preaching in Preston and, in particular, other small towns situated along the River Ribble. Preston is home to the world's oldest continuous branch (a small congregation) of the LDS Church. An official memorial to the church pioneers may be found in the
Preston, Tasmania by the Wilmot River. The weather of Preston is generally mild. Preston Falls is a tall and slender plunge waterfall located above the Gunns Plains. The waterfall is a short drive from Ulverstone that is approximately west of Devonport or east of Burnie on the Bass Highway. Preston Primary School is in the village but is now a private residence after being closed by the board of education in 1994 after an attempt by the community to save the school. however the nearest high school is Ulverstone High School. The Don College is the closest public college. Preston, Tasmania Preston