Gold thread Traditional Cache

A quirky urban cache located in a lesser visited part of Preston. Sadly this area is now quite run down and glipmses of the previous grandeur of the area can still be seen if you walk around. Personally I would get this cache during day light hours if walking, but could be grabbed as a drive by in the evening. As with all urban caches - much stealth consider the area high for muggle activity.

A stone bobbin which had been erected in 2008 at the junction of Avenham Road and Avenham Lane and was part of a commemorative memorial to the Stephen Simpson Gold Thread Works of Preston, has returned following a four year absence. The bobbin was removed and taken away to the council depot on St Paul’s Road, Deepdale to be repaired after it had been badly damaged by a car in 2011. Since then it has not been seen by the public in its usual place until now.

The Simpson’s Gold thread Works, founded in 1839 by Stephen Simpson J.P. was of major importance to the history and heritage of the city. The company produced gold thread and embroidery for military and commercial uniforms. Work included thread that decorated the uniforms of the Titanic staff. During the war the firm undertook a top secret commission to produce German military badges and insignia for use by English spies operating in Germany.

Originally, both sides of Avenham Road were occupied by the Gold Thread Works but in 2009 the east side was swept away completely to make way for new apartments.

Thanks to Blog Preston for the history of the memorial