Month: September 2025
The Lost Streets and Buildings of Clayton Le Moors, destroyed by the M65.The Lost Streets and Buildings of Clayton Le Moors, destroyed by the M65.
The M65 motorway was proposed in the early 1970s but construction did not begin until 1980. During the building of[...]
The Battle Of Bamber Bridge 1943 | 13 October 2025 | Preston Historical Society | Events & talksThe Battle Of Bamber Bridge 1943 | 13 October 2025 | Preston Historical Society | Events & talks
I’m really looking forward to this one. ‘The Battle of Bamber Bridge’ 13th October, Central Methodist Church, doors open at[...]
Warton history weekend | 11-12 October 2025| Events & talksWarton history weekend | 11-12 October 2025| Events & talks
We now have details of the speakers for this event. Mike Moon will be showing photos of old Warton, similar[...]
Preston in 1825, a strong middle classPreston in 1825, a strong middle class
Preston did not have any nearby coal mines, as was usual with other rapidly industrialising towns in Lancashire. However, it[...]
Accrington’s trams, a troubled start.Accrington’s trams, a troubled start.
Accrington’s trams had a troubled start, with allegations of corruption involving the contactor who subsequently ran out of money. As[...]
Bearnshaw Tower and the Shapeshifter of Cliviger.Bearnshaw Tower and the Shapeshifter of Cliviger.
In the medieval period it was believed that witches could change their form into other animals. This could be a[...]
Farington Textile Workers Avoid Starvation, 1862.Farington Textile Workers Avoid Starvation, 1862.
In 1862 the American Civil War was raging and this disrupted cotton supplies. Consequently, the Village Of Farington near, Leyland[...]
The Great Harwood Loop LineThe Great Harwood Loop Line
Join the Lancashire History Group on Facebook. Lancashire History Group | Facebook The Great Harwood Loop Line opened for passengers[...]