Stephen Benson 32 Slater Lane, Leyland, Lancs PR25 1TN email: preston@lfhhs.org.uk Please quote your membership number if you have one
Meeting date
Last Wednesday of the month at 7.30 p.m.
Meeting Location
St. Leonard's Hall Marshalls Brow Penwortham Preston. (Except as specified below)
Programme for 2009
21 Feb
Beginners Family History Workshop
Leyland Museum Church Road Leyland 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
25 Feb
History of the Manchester Ship Canal
Malcolm Tranter
25 Mar
AGM -followed by 'Dirt and Disease: A Lancashire Experience'
Tony Foster
29 Apr
Furriers, Glaziers, Doctors and others - a history of the Preston Jewish Community
John Cowell
27 May
Whittingham Hospital & 19th Century mental health laws and policy
Philip Hesketh
24 Jun
Out visit - Guided tour of County Hall, Preston
11 Jul
Beginners Family History Workshop
Leyland Museum Church Road Leyland 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
29 Jul
To be confirmed
26 Aug
Members research evening -please bring your own research to the meeting
12 Sep
Beginners Family History Workshop
Leyland Museum Church Road Leyland 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
30 Sep
To be confirmed
28 Oct
History of Dick Kerr Works Preston
Colin Dickinson
14 Nov
Beginners Family History Workshop
Leyland Museum Church Road Leyland 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
25Nov
New research into local and family history Jacobs Join
David Hunt
30 Nov
No meeting in December or January 2010
Please note that the programme above may be subject to late change
Notes:
The Preston branch was formed in February 1977, and at each monthly meeting there is a bookstall where various books covering many aspects of family history can be purchased. Beginners classes are held as required for new members and the branch also holds exhibitions and workshops from time to time. Refreshments are provided at each meeting at a nominal charge, and raffle is held each month.
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