Events 2020: highlights from the full programme
Family History Fridays
10 Jan 14 Feb 13 Mar 12 Jun 10 Jul 14 Aug 11 Sep 9 Oct 13 Nov 11 Dec
Advice 9.30am-12noon
Get FREE help with your family history problems from members of the Preston branch of the Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society. No need to book. Just drop in with your relevant paperwork. At busy times we may need to restrict your advice session to 20 minutes.
Public lecture 12.30-1.30pm (click here for speakers and subjects)
Plus at 2 - 3.30 pm Getting to know Lancashire Archives: Have you ever wondered how to use the searchroom at Lancashire Archives? An archivist will describe some of the sources we hold and explain how to get the best from Lancashire Archives. Booking: for FREE talks and Getting to Know sessions please book by email-record.office@lancashire.gov.uk or call us on 01772 533039 (Tuesday-Friday)
Friday 7th February 2020 7pm
‘His books were amongst his greatest friends’: Preston’s greatest book collector, John Henry Spencer
Illustrated talk by Dr Cynthia Johnston of the Institute of English Studies, University of London
John Henry Spencer fell in love with books at an early age. Although the circumstances of his family were desperate, Spencer pursued his love of learning and books with an astonishing passion throughout his life. His great gifts to Preston were his collections of children’s books and chap books to the Harris Museum, just before his death in 1952. These are amongst the ‘hidden collections’ of the Harris to be featured in an exhibition sponsored by the Paul Mellon Foundation at Blackburn Museum from Friday 31st January 2020. Book online here
Wednesday 18th March 2020, 1.30 - 4.00pm
The workhouse: a half day workshop with Alan Crosby
In 1834 the Poor Law system, which had operated with modifications since the beginning of the 17th century, was radically overhauled, reformed and reorientated. It was redesigned on the principle that seeking poor relief or other assistance should be the last resort, so the system needed to be a deterrent rather than a comfort. More info and booking form here
Click here to book online for The Workhouse
Where booking is required email record.office@lancashire.gov.uk or call on 01772 533039 (Tuesday-Friday)
Where there is a fee for events payment MUST be made in advance.
Your place is not secured until payment has been received.
Cheques payable to Friends of Lancashire Archives
To pay by BACS see advice on downloadable booking sheets
Family History Fridays
10 Jan 14 Feb 13 Mar 12 Jun 10 Jul 14 Aug 11 Sep 9 Oct 13 Nov 11 Dec
Advice 9.30am-12noon
Get FREE help with your family history problems from members of the Preston branch of the Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society. No need to book. Just drop in with your relevant paperwork. At busy times we may need to restrict your advice session to 20 minutes.
Public lecture 12.30-1.30pm (click here for speakers and subjects)
Plus at 2 - 3.30 pm Getting to know Lancashire Archives: Have you ever wondered how to use the searchroom at Lancashire Archives? An archivist will describe some of the sources we hold and explain how to get the best from Lancashire Archives. Booking: for FREE talks and Getting to Know sessions please book by email-record.office@lancashire.gov.uk or call us on 01772 533039 (Tuesday-Friday)
Friday 7th February 2020 7pm
‘His books were amongst his greatest friends’: Preston’s greatest book collector, John Henry Spencer
Illustrated talk by Dr Cynthia Johnston of the Institute of English Studies, University of London
John Henry Spencer fell in love with books at an early age. Although the circumstances of his family were desperate, Spencer pursued his love of learning and books with an astonishing passion throughout his life. His great gifts to Preston were his collections of children’s books and chap books to the Harris Museum, just before his death in 1952. These are amongst the ‘hidden collections’ of the Harris to be featured in an exhibition sponsored by the Paul Mellon Foundation at Blackburn Museum from Friday 31st January 2020. Book online here
Wednesday 18th March 2020, 1.30 - 4.00pm
The workhouse: a half day workshop with Alan Crosby
In 1834 the Poor Law system, which had operated with modifications since the beginning of the 17th century, was radically overhauled, reformed and reorientated. It was redesigned on the principle that seeking poor relief or other assistance should be the last resort, so the system needed to be a deterrent rather than a comfort. More info and booking form here
Click here to book online for The Workhouse
Where booking is required email record.office@lancashire.gov.uk or call on 01772 533039 (Tuesday-Friday)
Where there is a fee for events payment MUST be made in advance.
Your place is not secured until payment has been received.
Cheques payable to Friends of Lancashire Archives
To pay by BACS see advice on downloadable booking sheets
Summary of free talks in 2020
