This illustrated presentation describes the life of Florence, whose destiny was realised due to a surprising turn of fate long before she was born! Follow her life from her birth in Italy, through her determination to flout Victorian convention and to her horrific experiences in the Crimean War. Fulfilling her destiny, Florence developed her system […]
Lancashire County Council museum service was established in 1974 and in commemoration of the half-century, fifty objects were chosen to represent the breadth of Lancashire’s History & Heritage. This illustrated talk chooses a number of these objects to tell the story of our great county. Bond mini car, built in Preston between 1949 and 1966 […]
Tonight we will hear the fascinating story of Jeremiah Horrocks from Much Hoole near Preston, who was known as the Father of British Astronomy. He was the only person to predict the transit of Venus of 1639 and was one of only two people to observe and record the event. Horrocks was also the first […]
This event is free to everyone, not just members. The formal meeting will be followed by some activity – more details to follow.
‘A Lancashire Garland ‘ Sid Calderbank has been collecting and preserving the Lancashire heritage for over 40 years. Through an easy going and confident delivery, he sings songs and reads poems of the time to effortlessly transport his audience back to an earlier time. In a thoroughly entertaining way he will explain the story of the cotton industry in […]
Please note, the date/time has yet to be confirmed. There is likely to be an additional cost for this visit. The Exchange (the former Apollo Cinema and Tiggis’ restaurant) is being transformed into a vibrant, diverse destination for Blackburn. The derelict Grade II listed building (once the cotton exchange) is rich in history but now […]
This is the story of the life and times of Phil Baker, the former station manager for Chorley FM. Discover how Phil qualified to take on that role and what went into creating a community radio station that broadcasted between June 2001 and August 2019. Expect an evening of nostalgia, humorous stories and an occasional […]
Details to follow.
In 1927 a total eclipse of the sun, a rare and amazing sight, was observable from North Wales to the North East coast of England. It was the first total eclipse seen in Britain for over two hundred years, and over a million people travelled north by train, charabanc and car to see a spectacular […]
Hidden away in a Victorian mill in Lancashire is a remarkable little soap factory where transparent glycerine soap is still made using traditional methods, antique hand-operated and foot-powered equipment, and skills passed down through generations. Established in 1893 and based in Chorley since 1937, Droyts Fine Soaps is a fascinating example of British manufacturing heritage […]