A retired teacher in Chorley is researching with a view to the publication of a popular book on String Bands (particularly, local to Preston and Lancashire generally).  In Higher Walton we had a string band in the village during the time that our star, Kathleen Ferrier, was an infant (she was born here in 1912).  One of the photographs of the string band shows that her parents, William and Alice Ferrier were prominent members.  The researcher would be very grateful to hear about other string bands and I have offered to act as a go-between, so if any members have information which they can share, particularly photographs of string bands, I would be grateful if they would contact me. 

Anne Bradley  01772 336878 - 111 Hoghton Lane, Higher Walton, Preston, PR5 4ED

I am presently compiling a history and register of the Almshouses of Lancashire (pre 1974 boundaries) and would be grateful of any information fellow members could supply on the subject. I'm particularly interested in location, date of construction, the name of the family who sponsored their construction and upkeep.. in fact, any information at all regarding these historic buildings.  Many thanks.
David Eaves, Sabden, Clitheroe.

Email davideaves@btimternet.com

Written by Alan Duckworth & Jim Halsall, "By Rivers, Through Valleys & Dales" is a journey through Lancashire & Yorkshire with Edwardian Photographers John William and Alfred Shaw.

Click here for more details.

CNWRS have a regular programme of events . Information and booking forms can be found through this link: www.lancs.ac.uk/users/cnwrs and clicking on "Events" on left of screen.

Further information about the Centre and becoming a Friend of CNWRS can be obtained from the CNWRS web site or by email, following these links: www.lancs.ac.uk/users/cnwrs/ & christine.wilkinson@lancaster.ac.uk

Crosby & District Historical Society

Crosby & District Historical Society have published a book entitled:
Birth of an Elephant: Audubon in Liverpool 1826
By their chairman Hugh Hollinghurst
Price £7.50 + Postage

Enquiries to Andrea Louis email andrea.louis@blueyonder.co.uk

Earby & District Local History Society

Recently published books available :

Glen Mills - a Century of Change (a History of a Colne Textile Mill) - price £8 inc P & P

Henry Richardson 1710 - 1788 - Life & Legacy of a Thornton Rector - price £6.50 inc P & P

EARBY CO-OP - THE PEOPLES SHOP - 1875-2008 by Bob Abel and Stephanie Carter - price £9 inc P & P

Copies available from Bob @

Earby & District Local History Society
22 Salterforth Road
Earby
Barnoldswick
Lancashire
BB18 6ND

Horwich Heritage Society

HHS have asked us to publicise their web site and particularly their programme of meetings.

Their website, which contains their programme details, together with further information about the society can be found at www.horwichheritage.co.uk

Jim Halsall, telephone 01254 720857 email jimhalsall@hotmail.co.uk

Jim presents a slide show on several areas connected with the photos taken by Blackburn (Edwardian) photographers named Shaw : Ribble Valley , Blackburn & other areas; also Blackburn / East Lancashire trams

Lancashire Record Office

The LRO are actively participating in the national Access to Archives project, co-ordinated by the Public Record Office
( www.a2a.org.uk ).

Local and Community History Month - May 2008
Click here for details

The LRO have published details of their programme of opening on Saturdays They have confirmed that the LRO will be open from 10am to 4pm on the second Saturday of each month .

Wills On Line

The index to the Archdeaconry of Ricmond wills is now on LANCAT. Click here for more details.

Lancashire Place Names Survey

Click on this link for information to participate in this survey.

The LRO newsletter is now available on line. This can be accessed through their web site - www.archives.lancashire.gov.uk

Contacting the LRO is easy. By post to Lancashire Record Office, Bow Lane , Preston , PR1 2RE , by telephone +44 (0)1772 533039 or by email - record.office@lancscc.gov.uk

Leyland Historical Society

LHS have also announced the publication of two CDs containing digitised copies of all fifty of the Lailand Chronicle so far published. Priced at £6 each, or both for £10, they are available from the LHS at their monthly meetings.
Click here to email the Chairman for details & cost of purchasing them by post.

Mere Brow Local History Society

Mona Duggan
New Book

History of Ormskirk
By Dr Mona Duggan
£15.99 from the Publishers - Phil limore

Normandy &
D-Day Beaches 2011

Have recently published Ancient Crosses and Holy Wells Volume IV - Salford Hundred , which lists, describes and illustrates the crosses and wells in the area. The book is priced at £4 (post free).

Additional volumes recently publishes are also available :

Volume V, West Derby Hundred (£5) and
Volume VI, Leyland Hundred (£6)

Orders can be sent to their Treasurer, 11 Tower Hill, Ormskirk , L39 2EE . Cheques should be made payable to
N.W. Catholic History Society.

Steve Williams 42 Smithy Close, Brindle, Chorley, Lancashire PR6 8NW
Telephone 01254 854298
E-mail info@stevewilliamstalks.co.uk
Distance no object - available daytime, evenings & weekends.
Full details on www.stevewilliamstalks.co.uk

Talks available:
Subject 1 : First World War (Chorley Pals, Gallipoli, “A Mother’s Tears”, Footballers in the trenches)
Subject 2 : Railways in the steam era (Lancashire & Lake District)
Subject 3 : Football (Blackburn Rovers, Preston North End, Tom Finney)
Subject 4 : Local / Social History (Lancashire villages of Brindle and Hoghton)
Subject 5 : Travel (Travels in France, Railway Walks, Battlefields of Northern France & Belgium)

Steve is Secretary of Brindle Historical Society. First World War historian & author; Secretary & Co-Founder Chorley Pals Memorial.