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All talks are held on the second Monday of the month in the Central Methodist Church, Lune Street, Preston, PR1 2NL. The season is from September to May (excluding January)
The seasonal membership subscription is £20.00 and visitor admission to a single talk or guided walk is £5.00.
Talks start at 7.15pm but doors open at 6.30pm for registration and refreshments.
NEW MEMBERS AND VISITORS ARE VERY WELCOME
Monday 9 September 2024
Restoring Preston Basin: from coal carrier to carbon store?
Speaker: Daniel Crowther
Monday 14 October 2024
The role of Preston in the development of the world-wide Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Speaker: Martin Cook
Monday 11 November 2024
New Poor Law in Preston, with a focus on the long running dispute over the union workhouse between 1837 and 1865
Speaker: Dr. Lewis Darwen
Monday 9 December 2024
Crossing the Ribble: The Preston to Walton Summit ‘Old Tram Road’
Speaker: Nigel Hardacre
Monday 10 February 2025
Popish boys and the king’s whore: faith and religion in Lancashire 1530-1650
Speaker: Dr.Alan Crosby
Monday 10 March 2025
Preston Street Songs: Victorian Harkness Ballads Performance
Speaker: Jennifer Reid
Monday 14 April 2025
Your History on Your Doorstep: Exploring Lancashire Archives & Local History
Speaker: Alex Miller
Monday 12 May 2025
Chimney Pots and Chamber Pots: Working-class Housing in 19th Century Lancashire
Speaker: Prof. Geoff Timmins
Please join us
For further information please contact the Members' Secretary