City of Preston, Lancashire City of Preston, Lancashire The City of Preston () is a city and non-metropolitan district in Lancashire, England. On the north bank of the River Ribble, it was granted city status in 2002, becoming England's 50th city in the 50th year of Queen Elizabeth II's reign. The City of Preston district has a population of (), and lies at the centre of the Central Lancashire sub-region, with a population of 335,000. The district, formerly known as the Borough of Preston, is named after the urban settlement of Preston which lies in the south of the district, and also contains nine
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