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Programme of meeting events for 2023-24
All meetings are held at the Central Methodist Church, Lune Street, Preston, PR1 2NL
Our meetings usually start at 7.15 pm on the first Monday of each month during the season.
The seasonal membership subscription is £15.00 and visitor admission to a single meeting is £5.00.
Monday 5 February 2024
The complicated life of Francis Sleddon (1771-1852): Preston machinery maker and cotton spinner
Speaker: Dr Alan Crosby
Monday 4 March 2024
The Preston Lockout 1853-4
Speaker: Prof. Robert Poole
*Monday 25 March 2024
Notes for Women - Education and Opportunity at the Harris Institute during the First World War
Speaker: Helen Howell
Monday 8 April 2024
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission: from controversial beginnings to the 21st Century
Speaker: Dave Canning
Monday 13 May 2024
Annual General Meeting followed by The History of Rufford Old Hall
Speaker: Margaret Lambert
The meetings are held on Mondays in the Central Methodist Church, Lune Street, Preston PR1 2NL,
Talks start at 7.15pm with the exception of * 25 March which starts at 2pm
NEW MEMBERS AND VISITORS ARE VERY WELCOME
Please come and join us
For further information please contact the Secretary
e: stewart@prestonhistoricalsociety.org.uk
© 2023 Preston Historical Society
Registered Charity No. 510615