2012 Preston Guild - Photo Special

[View the story "Preston Guild Community Procession" on Storify] Preston’s once-every-twenty-years party attracted almost one million extra visitors to the city. Parties were held all over the city as the Guild celebrations reached their peak in September. The city was alive with colour, music and fun as the celebrations got underway in earnest. Spectacular processions weaved through the city centre and Avenham and Miller parks became huge entertainment centres, hosting a massive variety of activities, concerts and art installations, from musical concerts to a giant bouncy Stonehenge. Photographers Bernie Blackburn and Paul Swarbrick were out and about around the city to capture many of the events – from the civic proclamations and mayoral speeches, to the trades, community, churches and torchlight processions. To see more of Bernie’s pictures from Preston Guild go to www.flickr.com/photos/bernieblac and to view more of Paul’s shots log on to www.flickr.com/people/madeinpreston Photography by Paul D Swarbrick and Bernie Blackburn We've uploaded 100s of photos from the Guild processions, Vintage Guild weekend and much more to Flickr bit.ly/R9wbrI— Preston Guild 2012 (@Guild2012) October 17, 2012 2012 Preston Guild - The Spirit of '42 Ball #vintageguild @guild2012bit.ly/OhAC51— Lancashire Life (@lancashirelife) October 8, 2012 2012 Preston Guild - Vintage Guild Weekend #vintageguild @guild2012 bit.ly/VPxcYR— Lancashire Life (@lancashirelife) October 8, 2012