MADE IN PRESCOTIA
Explore the historic town of Prescot and its connections to Lancashire and the surrounding areas.
Discover the birthplace of renowned Shakespearean actor John Philip Kemble and visit the Shakespeare North Playhouse Theatre.
Once a global leader in watch and clock manufacturing, Prescot later became a hub for copper wire production. In the past, it was famous for Prescot Pottery—Red Ware—and in Tudor times, it hosted the first and only purpose-built Elizabethan theatre outside of London. It's claimed that William Shakespeare and his troupe performed here.
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Dance and circus colliding right here in Prescot! 🤯
If you missed Motionhouse's "Block" at the Serious Nonsense Festival, we’ve got you covered. Check out the spectacular physical theatre up on the channel now! 📺✨
👉 Watch here: https://youtu.be/jL-qN9uiWNM
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What happens when King Henry VII belts out Nessun Dorma in the middle of town? 👑🎶
The Serious Nonsense Festival took over the streets, and the performances were absolutely brilliant! From beautiful opera duets to the downright bizarre, we captured the best moments of the street theatre magic right here in Prescot.
Catch all the highlights (and a beautiful poetic tribute to our Shakespearean roots) in the new video! 👇
🔗 [Link to video: https://youtu.be/Yyz8tZ9v4Is]
What was your favorite act from the festival this year? Let me know in the comments!
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Where was the Elizabethan Fayre yesterday?! 🤔🦩
We took a stroll down Eccleston Street for Day One of the newly merged Serious Nonsense Festival to see how the new format is playing out. While the schedule took some figuring out, the walkabout acts absolutely delivered.
Having brought participatory pavement art to streets across the UK for over three decades, we love seeing the town centre transformed by live theatre. The giant peacock was fantastic!
If you missed Friday's sneak peek, catch our quick vlog here: [https://youtu.be/FDkVPvls-3U?si=sGem2...]
Today is the MAIN EVENT! With 14 walkabout acts, two stages, and loads going on near the Shakespeare North Playhouse, we are grabbing the camera and heading back into the mix. Come say hi if you spot us! 🎨
— Philip & Catherine
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I've just uploaded a rare, fully subtitled interview with Prescot legend Peter Kelly. As a lifelong councillor and the town's first Freeman, Peter shares some incredible stories about his early start in politics, his unique relationship with Harold Wilson, and his reflections on lost heritage sites like Derby Square.
It’s a fascinating look at the town planning and decisions that shaped the Prescot we know today.
Tap the link to watch the full interview and let us know your favourite memory of old Prescot in the comments! 👇
📺 Watch here: https://youtu.be/SqqVOdzrU4I
#PrescotHistory #VintagePrescot #Archives
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Before the internet, preserving our town's history took serious dedication. 🖋️📚
In 1991, Mally Mellia met with Arthur Roberts, Prescot’s most renowned local historian, to talk about his incredible journey documenting our past. From publishing "Prescot of Yesteryear" to dealing with local critics and receiving letters from Prescotians all over the world, Arthur was on a mission to set the historical record straight.
Whether you remember Arthur or just love learning about Lancashire's heritage, this rare archive footage is an absolute must-watch.
Grab a brew and step back in time with us here: https://youtu.be/fmnTxKWBQdg
Have you got a copy of any of Arthur's books on your shelf? Let us know in the comments! 👇
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Did you know that in the 1800s, competitive walking was a massive spectator sport? It was called "Pedestrianism," and athletes could make the equivalent of millions of pounds just by walking in circles for days! 🚶♂️💰
In 1903, Prescot caught the "walking fever." The workers at the B.I. factory organised a gruelling 10-mile walking marathon around the Knowsley Estate, complete with roadside gambling and massive crowds.
I took a walk around town to trace the route and share some of the incredible local history — including a very rare photograph of the 1903 competitors on Aspinall Street.
Check out the full story here, and let me know in the comments: what is your favourite route to walk around Prescot? 👇
🔗 https://youtu.be/LS1M0oSBEOU
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Can I save 100-year-old local news? 📰✨
This 1927 edition of the Prescot Reporter was tucked away in a drawer for nearly a century, becoming so fragile that touching it caused it to tear.
In my latest video, I walk through how to use archival restoration techniques (like bone folders and reversible Japanese document tape) to bring a brittle piece of Lancashire history back to a readable condition.
It paid off—I managed to uncover lost stories about the Prescot Picture Palace, Hemingways on Eccleston Street, and local sports teams from November 1927.
Grab a cuppa and take a trip down memory lane with me: https://youtu.be/eQ2GN2wVrVI
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Imagine telling the people who live on Bridge Road today that their houses are sitting right in the middle of a "Cockshoot." 😂
My newest vlog is live! We're tracing the history of Prescot from a medieval hunting ground in the 1500s all the way to the arrival of the railway and the mighty BI factory. History definitely doesn't stand still around here.
Click below to join the walk, and let me know in the comments what surprised you the most!
👉 [https://youtu.be/Q85ICN24mjE?si=wnZgl...]
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We just experienced something truly special at the Shakespeare North Playhouse! 🎭
We caught The Festival Players’ production of The Comedy of Errors in the gardens, and it felt like stepping back 400 years in time. There is something about outdoor theatre—the natural sounds, the open air, and the sheer energy of the performers—that makes Shakespeare feel brand new again.
It got us thinking: Is this the most authentic way to experience theatre today?
We had a great chat about the performance, the history of touring companies, and some surprising connections between Prescot and theatre legends like Sarah Siddons.
You can watch our full review here: https://youtu.be/kX8lt6hgSi8
We want to hear from you: Have you ever watched a play in the open air? What’s your favourite Shakespeare play to see performed live? Let us know in the comments! 👇
#ShakespeareNorth #Prescot #ComedyOfErrors #OutdoorTheatre #MadeInPrescotia #Shakespeare
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New Upload - What's the Flippin' Point: THE UNTOLD STORY of a church that touched the heavens.
A rare example in Lancashire of the work of Nicholas Hawksmoor - an English architect. He was a leading figure of the English Baroque style of architecture in the late-seventeenth and early-eighteenth centuries.
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