www.chorleyhistorysociety.co.uk

Chorley Historical and Archaeological Society

Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month (except July) at Chorley Library, Union Street, CHORLEY. PR7 1EB
We start at 7:30pm, annual membership is 7pounds50p (10pounds for couples) with a 1pound charge on the door for members
(2pound guests) for tea and biscuits. New members are welcome. Click here for a location map. Note:It opens in a new window,

Last update 25 Jul 2010

Schedule of events (past, present and future)
Links to other sites of historical interest
Notes from the Archives

Vikings in the North West
by John & Christine Harrison

The Co-operative Movement by John Harrison

Additional report by Joan & Kevin Dickinson
Haddock Fold, Heath Charnock.  (Jul 2010)
The 'Seaview' , Whittle-le-Woods    (Jul 2010)
Celtic cross marks the site of St Helen's Well, Whittle-le-Woods / Brindle.
Jeremiah Horrocks and the transit of Venus at Astley Hall, Chorley, Tue 8 June 2004
The development of the landscape around Astley Hall, Chorley
The Brindle hoard of Roman coins
William Lawrence's Mills, Lyons Lane Chorley (May 2010 update).

Yarrow Valley Country Park
new guides [Oct 09] (pdfs)
Yarrow Valley Map & text 3.9Mg

The Flat Iron
a collection of local history articles
(pdf format) a large file of 29Mg
William Adams (1832 - 1906) and his visit to Chorley (new)
Lady Anne Clifford (1590-1676) and her visit to Chorley in 1616 (new)
Campaign for Public Baths in Victorian Chorley by John Harrison (new)
Poor Law Apprentices in Euxton Cotton Mill by John Harrison
When a teacher’s testimonial was a political act.
One of the turning points in the development of Chorley as a town. By John Harrison (Jul 2008)
When a teacher’s testimonial was a political act - footnote.
by John Harrison (Jul 2010)
Chorley Library booklet of the 1906-2006 centenary now available as a pdf file.
Founding background of the Society
Further notes on the history of the Society and projects undertaken
The Prehistoric and Roman period in Chorley:
Sites and finds - an overview by Jack Smith.
Chorley Mills
Chorley and District Halls
Constitution (Sep 2007).
Tenon Top gateposts. Lots of information has been gathered but not yet put on the site.
Lancashire Milestones (info gathered but not published yet)

Romans to Roundabouts
Our very own book of the Society history with lots of  local history walks in the Chorley area.
Copies available for loan from
Chorley Library, Union Street Chorley, PR7 1EB
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