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:The Society concentrates on the local parishes of South Lakeland (Cumbria), including Holme, Burton, Beetham, Hutton Roof, Heversham, Lupton, Milnthorpe, and Preston Patrick. From the beginning we have collected photographs, maps and books about our local area for our library. As the collection expanded with donations from members and non-members we started an archive section, now divided between two archivists: (1) Holme and (2) Burton & the district. | :The Society concentrates on the local parishes of South Lakeland (Cumbria), including Holme, Burton, Beetham, Hutton Roof, Heversham, Lupton, Milnthorpe, and Preston Patrick. From the beginning we have collected photographs, maps and books about our local area for our library. As the collection expanded with donations from members and non-members we started an archive section, now divided between two archivists: (1) Holme and (2) Burton & the district. | ||
'''Lancashire and Cheshire Antiquarian Society'''<br> | '''Lancashire and Cheshire Antiquarian Society'''<br><br> | ||
Website: [http://www.landcas.org.uk/ Lancashire and Cheshire Antiquarian Society] | |||
:The Lancashire and Cheshire Antiquarian Society was founded in 1883 to promote the study of the history of Lancashire and Cheshire. Its sphere includes archaeology (both traditional and industrial), economic and social history, architecture and the arts, and folklore. Its range extends from antiquity to the more recent past. Although the Society is based on Manchester, its studies and activities embrace the region. | :The Lancashire and Cheshire Antiquarian Society was founded in 1883 to promote the study of the history of Lancashire and Cheshire. Its sphere includes archaeology (both traditional and industrial), economic and social history, architecture and the arts, and folklore. Its range extends from antiquity to the more recent past. Although the Society is based on Manchester, its studies and activities embrace the region. | ||
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:A branch of the Manchester & Lancashire Family History Society, the Bolton Branch is a local society dedicated to the study and recording of genealogy and family history. | :A branch of the Manchester & Lancashire Family History Society, the Bolton Branch is a local society dedicated to the study and recording of genealogy and family history. | ||
'''Brindle Historical Society'''<br>Brindle Community Hall<br>Water St<br>Brindle<br>Chorley, Lancashire PR6 8NH UK<br> | |||
Email: [mailto:info@brindlehistoricalsociety.org.uk info@brindlehistoricalsociety.org.uk]<br> | |||
Website: [http://www.brindlehistoricalsociety.org.uk/ Brindle Historical Society]<br> | |||
Website #2: [http://www.brindlecommunityhall.co.uk/events-2/brindle-historical-society/ Brindle Historical Society] | |||
:Brindle Historical Society was formed with the aim of “researching, studying, recording and/or preserving (when and where possible) the history of the area in and around the village and parish”. Not wishing to be too restrictive, members agreed that the Society “shall also be the forum for promoting the study and understanding of any historical or related subject that members choose”. | |||
'''Burnley Historical Society'''<br>Saint Johns Parish Rooms<br>Ivy Street<br>Burnley, Lancashire BB10 1TB UK<br> | '''Burnley Historical Society'''<br>Saint Johns Parish Rooms<br>Ivy Street<br>Burnley, Lancashire BB10 1TB UK<br> | ||
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'''Crosby & District Historical Society'''<br>Moor Lane Methodist Church<br>2 Moor Coppice<br>Liverpool, Merseyside L23 2XJ UK<br> | '''Crosby & District Historical Society'''<br>Moor Lane Methodist Church<br>2 Moor Coppice<br>Liverpool, Merseyside L23 2XJ UK<br> | ||
Email: [mailto:enquiries@crosbyhistorical.org.uk enquiries@crosbyhistorical.org.uk]<br>Website: [ | Email: [mailto:enquiries@crosbyhistorical.org.uk enquiries@crosbyhistorical.org.uk]<br>Website: [https://directory.seftoncvs.org.uk/organisation/476/crosby-and-district-historical-society Crosby & District Historical Society] | ||
:The aims of the Crosby and District Historical Society are to promote the advancement of the education of the community by developing public interest in all aspects of local history of the district of Crosby and surrounding districts of the Borough of Sefton, Liverpool, Lancashire and the Wirral. | :The aims of the Crosby and District Historical Society are to promote the advancement of the education of the community by developing public interest in all aspects of local history of the district of Crosby and surrounding districts of the Borough of Sefton, Liverpool, Lancashire and the Wirral. | ||
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:The society was formed in 1968 to promote the study of history in general and in particular of local history in the area of the Wapentake of Ewecross (containing the parishes of Austwick, Bentham, Burton in Lonsdale, Clapham, Dent, Garsdale, Horton in Ribblesdale, Ingleton, Lawkland, Sedbergh, and Thornton in Lonsdale). | :The society was formed in 1968 to promote the study of history in general and in particular of local history in the area of the Wapentake of Ewecross (containing the parishes of Austwick, Bentham, Burton in Lonsdale, Clapham, Dent, Garsdale, Horton in Ribblesdale, Ingleton, Lawkland, Sedbergh, and Thornton in Lonsdale). | ||
'''Formby Civic Society - Local History Group'''<br>Ravenmeols Community Centre<br>225 Park Road<br>Formby<br>Sefton, Merseyside L37 6EW UK<br> | |||
Telephone: 01704 872862<br>Email: [mailto:chairman@formbycivicsociety.org.uk chairman@formbycivicsociety.org.uk]<br> | |||
Website: [http://www.formbycivicsociety.org.uk/localhistory.html Formby Civic Society - Local History Group] | |||
:The Society has been working on the history of Formby since it was established in the 1950s. During that time it has built up a considerable archive consisting of maps, photographs and documents together with a useful local history library. Much of this archive has been 'digitised' and some is accessible from our website. We hope to increase this in line with the national digital 'Access 2 Archives' scheme. | |||
'''Friends of Pendle Heritage'''<br>Pendle Heritage Centre<br>Park Hill<br>Barrowford<br>Nelson, Lancashire BB9 6JQ UK<br>Telephone: 01282 677150<br> | '''Friends of Pendle Heritage'''<br>Pendle Heritage Centre<br>Park Hill<br>Barrowford<br>Nelson, Lancashire BB9 6JQ UK<br>Telephone: 01282 677150<br> | ||
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Telephone: 0151 4272544<br>Email: [mailto:mgtberbrett@tiscali.co.uk mgtberbrett@tiscali.co.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.garstonhistoricalsociety.org.uk/genealogy.html Garston & District Historical Society] | Telephone: 0151 4272544<br>Email: [mailto:mgtberbrett@tiscali.co.uk mgtberbrett@tiscali.co.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.garstonhistoricalsociety.org.uk/genealogy.html Garston & District Historical Society] | ||
'''Great Harwood History | '''Great Harwood Genealogy and Local History'''<br> | ||
Website: [ | Website: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/131021150396365/ Great Harwood Genealogy and Local History Group] | ||
:The | :The aims of the Society are to pursue original research which is to be made available to all; to share information amongst the members of the group so as to add to the body of knowledge; to gather histories in any format; to mount exhibitions of an historical nature; to create and continue contributing to the internet website: www.great-harwood.org.uk; to publish booklets, leaflets, etc.; to act as a resource for material and information; and to extend any of these activities as opportunities arise. | ||
'''Great Lever & Morris Green Local History Society'''<br>St. William of York R.C.Church<br>76A Lever Edge Lane<br>Bolton<br>Manchester, Lancashire BL3 3EN UK<br>Email: [mailto:secretary@greatleverandmorrisgreenlocalhistorysociety.co.uk secretary@greatleverandmorrisgreenlocalhistorysociety.co.uk]<br> | '''Great Lever & Morris Green Local History Society'''<br>St. William of York R.C.Church<br>76A Lever Edge Lane<br>Bolton<br>Manchester, Lancashire BL3 3EN UK<br>Email: [mailto:secretary@greatleverandmorrisgreenlocalhistorysociety.co.uk secretary@greatleverandmorrisgreenlocalhistorysociety.co.uk]<br> | ||
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'''Irlam, Cadishead and District Local History Society'''<br>St Paul's Methodist Church<br>Liverpool Road<br>Irlam, Lancashire M44 6DA UK<br> | '''Irlam, Cadishead and District Local History Society'''<br>St Paul's Methodist Church<br>Liverpool Road<br>Irlam, Lancashire M44 6DA UK<br> | ||
Telephone: 07548 187290<br>Email: [mailto:debbie.yates@yahoo.co.uk debbie.yates@yahoo.co.uk]<br> | Telephone: 07548 187290<br>Email: [mailto:debbie.yates@yahoo.co.uk debbie.yates@yahoo.co.uk]<br> | ||
Website: [https:// | Website: [https://rixtonwithglazebrook.net/locations/irlam-cadishead-history-society-2/ Irlam, Cadishead and District Local History Society] | ||
:This local group is open to anyone with an interest in Irlam and Cadishead’s history. | :This local group is open to anyone with an interest in Irlam and Cadishead’s history. | ||
'''Lancashire Archaeological Society'''<br> | '''Lancashire Archaeological Society'''<br>St Margaret's Church Hall<br> Ingol, Preston, Lancashire PR2 3ZU<br> | ||
Email: [mailto:bill_shannon@msn.com bill_shannon@msn.com]<br>Website: [https://lancsarchaeologicalsociety.wordpress.com/ Lancashire Archaeological Society] | Email: [mailto:bill_shannon@msn.com bill_shannon@msn.com]<br>Website: [https://lancsarchaeologicalsociety.wordpress.com/ Lancashire Archaeological Society] | ||
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:The Salford Local History Society exists to promote the study of local history within the city of Salford. | :The Salford Local History Society exists to promote the study of local history within the city of Salford. | ||
'''Slyne-with-Hest Local History Group'''<br>Tennis Club Pavilion<br>Hanging Green Lane<br>Hest Bank<br>Lancaster, Lancashire LA2 6JB UK<br> | |||
Email: [mailto:MavisFoster4@aol.com MavisFoster4@aol.com]<br>Website: [http://www.slyne-with-hest.org.uk/localhistory.htm Slyne-with-Hest Local History Group] | |||
'''St Helens Townships Family History Society'''<br>St. Helens Town Hall<br>Victoria Square<br>Saint Helens, Merseyside WA10 1HP UK<br> | '''St Helens Townships Family History Society'''<br>St. Helens Town Hall<br>Victoria Square<br>Saint Helens, Merseyside WA10 1HP UK<br> | ||
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'''St John's Local History Group'''<br>St John's Parish Centre<br>Denmark Street<br>Waterloo, Merseyside L22 9RG UK<br>Telephone: 0151 474 2503<br> | '''St John's Local History Group'''<br>St John's Parish Centre<br>Denmark Street<br>Waterloo, Merseyside L22 9RG UK<br>Telephone: 0151 474 2503<br> | ||
Website: [https://www.seftondirectory.com/kb5/sefton/directory/service.page?id=abXyKys9aOM St John's Local History Group] | Website: [https://www.seftondirectory.com/kb5/sefton/directory/service.page?id=abXyKys9aOM St John's Local History Group] | ||
'''Stretford Local History Society'''<br>St. Matthews Community Hall<br>Chapel Lane<br>Stretford<br>Manchester, Lancashire M32 9AJ UK<br> | |||
Telephone: 0161 969 7144<br>Website: [https://www.trafforddirectory.co.uk/kb5/trafford/fsd/service.page?id=9lR1QNMr2YY Stretford Local History Society] | |||
'''Swarthmoor Hall History Society'''<br>Swarthmoor Hall Lane<br>Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 0JQ UK<br>Telephone: 01229 583204<br> | '''Swarthmoor Hall History Society'''<br>Swarthmoor Hall Lane<br>Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 0JQ UK<br>Telephone: 01229 583204<br> | ||
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'''Tameside Local History Forum'''<br>Email: [mailto:clough@tamesidehistoryforum.org.uk clough@tamesidehistoryforum.org.uk]<br> | '''Tameside Local History Forum'''<br>Email: [mailto:clough@tamesidehistoryforum.org.uk clough@tamesidehistoryforum.org.uk]<br> | ||
Website: [http://www.tamesidehistoryforum.org.uk/ Tameside Local History Forum] | Website: [http://www.tamesidehistoryforum.org.uk/index.htm Tameside Local History Forum] | ||
:The Tameside Local History Forum was established in January 2000 to increase public awareness and use of all the elements of local history throughout the Borough. | :The Tameside Local History Forum was established in January 2000 to increase public awareness and use of all the elements of local history throughout the Borough. | ||
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:Tatham History Society has the objectives to advance understanding and awareness of, and the education of the public in, the subject of the history and landscape of the parish and neighbourhood of Tatham in the county of Lancashire. | :Tatham History Society has the objectives to advance understanding and awareness of, and the education of the public in, the subject of the history and landscape of the parish and neighbourhood of Tatham in the county of Lancashire. | ||
'''Turton Local History Society'''<br>Longsight Church Centre<br>33 Longsight Ln<br>Harwood<br>Bolton BL2 3JR UK<br> | |||
Email: [mailto:turton.lhs@gmail.com turton.lhs@gmail.com]<br>Website: [http://www.turtonhistory.com/ Turton Local History Society] | |||
:Turton Local History Society was established in 1974 with the aim of promoting an interest in history in general and of our own area in particular by discussion, research, and record. Our area, the old Urban District of Turton, includes the ancient Townships of Bradshaw, Edgworth, Entwistle, Harwood, Longworth, Quarlton, and Turton. | |||
'''Urmston & District Local History Society'''<br>5 Avondale Crescent<br>Urmston<br>Manchester, Lancashire M41 7AU UK<br>Telephone: 0161 7474185<br> | '''Urmston & District Local History Society'''<br>5 Avondale Crescent<br>Urmston<br>Manchester, Lancashire M41 7AU UK<br>Telephone: 0161 7474185<br> | ||
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'''West Lancashire Archaeological Society'''<br>Email: [mailto:gee.griffiths@yahoo.co.uk gee.griffiths@yahoo.co.uk]<br>Website: [https://westlancsarchaeology.wordpress.com/ West Lancashire Archaeological Society] | '''West Lancashire Archaeological Society'''<br>Email: [mailto:gee.griffiths@yahoo.co.uk gee.griffiths@yahoo.co.uk]<br>Website: [https://westlancsarchaeology.wordpress.com/ West Lancashire Archaeological Society] | ||
'''West Lancashire Heritage Association'''<br>Hurlston Hall Golf Club<br>Hurlston Ln<br>Scarisbrick<br>Ormskirk, West Lancashire L40 8HB UK<br> | |||
Email: [mailto:robertireland1947@hotmail.com robertireland1947@hotmail.com]<br>Website: [https://www.westlancsheritage.org/ West Lancashire Heritage Association] | |||
:The Heritage Association aims to promote an interest in the history and heritage of West Lancashire. We aim to extend our activities to provide information resources to local schools and other organisations and eventually a local museum to display information and artefacts from the area. | |||
'''Westhoughton History Group'''<br>Westhoughton Library<br>Library St<br>Westhoughton<br>Bolton<br>Manchester, Lancashire BL5 3AT UK<br> | '''Westhoughton History Group'''<br>Westhoughton Library<br>Library St<br>Westhoughton<br>Bolton<br>Manchester, Lancashire BL5 3AT UK<br> | ||
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:Our interests are not confined to just the Wyre District but cover the whole of Wyre, the Fylde, and beyond. | :Our interests are not confined to just the Wyre District but cover the whole of Wyre, the Fylde, and beyond. | ||
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