Fishwick Nature Reserve

Fishwick Local Nature Reserve is situated in Fishwick Bottoms and covers approximately 26ha. Much of the woodland here is made up of non-native species, but management is increasing the biodiversity by replacing these with more appropriate species. There are also wildflower meadows to explore and several ponds which attract herons and kingfishers.

Fishwick Local Nature Reserve and Recreation Ground

The Fishwick Local Nature Reserve and Recreation Ground is made of woodland, grassland and wetland habitat. Each habitat features a range of wildlife including kingfisher and heron with lots of plant species such as bluebells, wild garlic, Campion and celandines. The site is supported by several partners and has retained its Green Flag award since 2007.

The area also includes a BMX track, which is home to Preston Pirates BMX club. The track is open to the public when the club are not using it.

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Fishwick Local Nature Reserve…

Benjamin Franklin (one of the Founding Fathers of the United States) visited the home of General John Burgoyne, Preston M.P. 1768-92, at Cooper Hill, Church Brow, Walton-le-Dale in 1771 and 1775. It is believed that he fixed the first lightning conductor in England to the wall of this house.

The Unicorn Inn, a 17^th century building (now known as Pinocchio's Restaurant) was the posting station used by Parliamentary troops during the English Civil War. The Unicorn Inn was said to be the headquarters of Oliver Cromwell during the battle of Preston. It was later the meeting place of the Jacobites in the area. Thomas Cowpe, a Walton man who joined the Jacobites in 1715, was later hanged at Gallows Hill in Preston. His grave is in St Leonard's churchyard.

There are very few industries now left in the village of Walton le Dale. Massy Feeds, who acquired their Mill from Dalgety in 1999, being the largest employer. Well known firms such as Atkinson's Vehicles, Haworth and Airey, J. A. Ley, Calvert's Cotton Mill and Hankin's Haulage have changed, closed down or left the area. Some of the old buildings are being used for new enterprises and the new complex of stores (The Capitol Centre) along the new London Way bypass has altered the area significantly in recent years.

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