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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

Email: info@prestonhistoricalsociety.org.uk

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