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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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: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] | ||