Lancashire Local History Federation

LANCASHIRE STUDIES: HISTORICAL ESSAYS IN HONOUR OF ALAN CROSBY

Lancashire Local History Federation is delighted to publish a book of original essays written in honour of Dr Alan Crosby. He has made an invaluable contribution to furthering the understanding and enjoyment of local history in Lancashire.

The contributions span many centuries and nine varied aspects of county history.

Contents:

1. Red lines, over-sands crossings and King Arthur: a re-appraisal of the depiction of the North West on the Gough Map - William D. Shannon
2. The Catholic Cliftons and the Church of England at Lund and Lytham - Peter Shakeshaft
3. Pilkington and its fieldnames - Diana Winterbotham
4. Cheesemaking in the Goosnargh area in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries - Zoë Lawson
5. A Peculiar People transformed: the changing face of Quakerism in Victorian Lancashire - Angus J. L. Winchester
6. Working at home during the nineteenth century: a case study of Winckley Square, Preston - Geoff Timmins
7. Success to the ladies of Worden: the trials and tribulations of a Lancashire estate - David Hunt
8. The Seward stained-glass studio of Lancaster - Margaret Edwards
9. Local history and the Lancaster Historical Pageant of 1913 - Mike Winstanley

Includes a foreword by Paul Booth; an extensive list of works by Alan Crosby; and a comprehensive index.

Fully illustrated. ISBN 978-1-5272-6533-2.

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RECORD SOCIETY OF LANCASHIRE AND CHESHIRE: DIGITISATION OF PAST VOLUMES

The Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire is pleased to announce that many of its publications are now available in digital format, free to users.

A full list of digitised volumes, and links to access them, can be found on our website: http://rslc.org.uk/publications/

This digital library – comprising 140 volumes, and covering a wide range of topics and historical periods from the eleventh to the twentieth century – will provide a valuable resource for all those interested in the history of Lancashire and Cheshire. Editions published within the last ten years are not available online, but can be purchased via our website.

The Record Society seeks to promote understanding of, and public interest in, Lancashire and Cheshire’s past, through the publication of editions of historical documents. For an annual subscription of £20, members receive each year a hardback volume and an invitation to an historical lecture. For more information, including details of upcoming publications, please go to http://rslc.org.uk/

THE STORY BEHIND THE RESTORATION OF LYTHAM HALL

Federation members and their friends may be interested in this forthcoming event, which celebrates the restoration and revival of this Grade l listed building and its estate.

Regeneration, Resilience and Community is a special behind-the-scenes visit to one of Lancashire's finest historic houses. It has been transformed from a building at risk into a thriving heritage destination. Participants will enjoy a guided tour of the parkland and hall and – most importantly - they will also gain access to the experiences, challenges and lessons that sit behind the public-facing story. We'll hear from the team behind the estate, to explore how major restoration projects are delivered, how funding and governance challenges are navigated, and how volunteers and local communities are playing a central role in the Hall's success.

One of the highlights will be to hear directly about the work of the 350+ volunteers who help care for, interpret, and welcome people to the estate. Their contribution offers valuable lessons for any organisation interested in heritage, local history, community engagement or the future of historic places. This event is being hosted by the Heritage Network, the UK’s leading membership organisation for communities who rescue, reuse, and champion our built heritage.

Date: Wednesday 15 July

Time: 10:00-1:00

Location: Lytham Hall

Booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lessons-from-lytham-hall-regeneration-resilience-and-community-tickets-1991591414533?aff=LocalHistoryNetworks.

If you have any questions, contact Maya Delayahu, Heritage Trainee for England, on 07747243067.

See the SOCIETIES EVENT DIARY to find out about the over 400 meetings taking place over the next twelve months.