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The Society was established in 1974 with the aim of promoting an interest in history in general and of our own area in particular by discussion, research and record. |
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Turton Local History Society |
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The Society was established in 1974 with the aim of promoting an interest in history in general and of our own area in particular by discussion, research and record. |
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Our area, the old Urban District of Turton, includes the ancient Townships of Bradshaw, Edgworth, Entwistle, Harwood, Longworth, Quarlton and Turton. |
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From September to May inclusive, meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm in the Barlow Insitutute, Bolton Road, Edgworth where we have talks of local and regional interest. The summer monthly meetings are usually walk-abouts in the locality. |
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To date we have published 19 booklets on local topics researched from deeds, maps and documents loaned from private possession, and we are indebted to those people who have kindly allowed us access to information previously unpublished. This is backed up with existing records held by Bolton Local Studies, Lancashire Record Office and others. |
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We have organized many slide shows/talks and walk-abouts for local schools and talked to many Societies and Clubs who have an interest in Turton Local History. Any organisation seeking a speaker or requiring further information on the Society should contact the Secretary: |
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Mr J.F. Horridge Tel: +44 (0)1204 533561. |