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Lancashire Women’s lives from 1950s-1980s explored at Preston exhibition

An open room including exhibits of photographs How much changed for women in Lancashire between 1950-1980 in a post-war Britain where women led the charge to create a new society? The new exhibition at Lancashire Archives examines […]

2 years ago
Preston Historical Society talk to explore music in a country house in the 1730s

Rufford Hall The first Preston Historical Society talk of 2023 is set to take place. The upcoming event will see Alan Crosby explore the music that would have been performed at Rufford […]

2 years ago
New collection of short stories will first be launched in Lancashire Archives as free event

Lancashire Stories book cover Pic: Lancashire County Council A new anthology of short stories with a connection to Lancashire is set to be launched with five free events across the region – including Preston. Lancashire County Council commissioned […]

2 years ago
UCLan and Lancashire Archives holding exhibition on 1922 Guild Pageant

The University of Central Lancashire has partnered with the Lancashire Archives to host an event that will look back at the 1922 Guild Pageant. The pageant was performed entirely by […]

3 years ago
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Lancashire County Council chief archivist retires

The chief archivist at Lancashire County Council has retired after over 30 years. After playing a key role in the management of the archives since 1987, Jacquie Crosby will be […]

3 years ago
Lancashire Archives in Preston city centre has reopened to visitors

Inside the Archives on Bow Lane Lancashire Archives has reopened to the public this week, giving people direct access to a range of valuable services and information once again. Visitors were welcomed back during Tuesday (6 […]

5 years ago
Discover your family history with these Lancashire Archives activities

Lancashire Record Office Lancashire Archives in Preston is putting on regular activities throughout 2020, to help local people discover their inner historian. This year marks the 80th anniversary of Lancashire Archives, which is based […]

5 years ago
Ferret found inside Lancashire Archives in Preston

The ferret was spotted inside the Archives Pic: Lancashire County Council A ferret has been found wandering the archives of Lancashire. Lancashire County Council is trying to trace the owner of the pet. It was discovered during Thursday (25 April) at […]

6 years ago
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