News Sheet February 2022

The GOOD NEWS is that meetings

will start again as below

21 MARCH..  “THE BLUEBIRD” 
Speaker – Keith Hicks 
16 MAY –    “THE SEVEN HILLS OF LIVERPOOL
Speaker – Ken Pye
These meetings will be free to Members.
Fees will be due in October at the start of next programme.
It is hoped to have a Guided Tour of 
St George’s Hall later in the year.  
To be confirmed.		
Keep looking on the website.
HOPE YOU FIND SOMETHING OF INTEREST THIS MONTH. 
 
Some of the reading suggestions have been taken from the LANCASHIRE LOCAL HISTORY FEDERATION of which the Society is a member. .
NORTHERNERS: A HISTORY FROM THE ICE AGES TO THE 21ST CENTURY – By Brian Groom (To e published in April 2022 by Harper North, a new imprint of Harper Collins)
This book lays out the dramatic events that have played out in the north: waves of migration, invasions and battles, its impact on European culture and the global economy, and its struggles to assert its identity as modern Britain emerged. It explores what ‘Tnorthernness’ means in the 21st century and the crucial role the north can play in Britain’s future. The story is told through the people, famous or unknown,
Northerners is a book which fills a gap in the market, namely telling the history which has shaped the north of England. It is also very topical, given vexed questions in society such as Brexit and the north-south divide.		
LANCASHIRE LOCAL HISTORY FEDERATION
THE LLHF have a diverse range of subjects and case studies in articles which are now available on line.  Their Editor is Alan Crosby who many of our members will know well.
These articles are FREE if they are over 3 years old!  Take a look For more information check –
http//www.balh.org.uk/the localhistorian.		
SCARISBRICK HALL
Our Chairman recommends the History of Scarisbrick Hall,  home of the Scarisbrick family.  Some of our members will know the Hall which date back to King Stephen (1135-1154).   With a fascinating history.
For full details search for Scarisbrick Hall on  en.m.wikipedia.org.		
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
This is an excellent website to explore all types of topics and activities.  If you have not seen this before it is worth a look for some thing of interest from First World War to puzzles and games.
TV VIEWING

GREAT COASTAL RAILWAY JOURNEYS
 
GREAT BRITISH RAILWAY JOURNEYS		
Michael Portillo is still a favourite with his train journeys around the country.  Currently travelling along the east coast of Scotland. Good presentation with information including historical facts along the way 
.Other series can be found on the iPlayer.		
TV VIEWING

MARTIN CLUNES 		
Martin has a series travelling around the world.  He is another excellent presenter who meets some interesting people who tell us their history.  The scenery is stunning and he often shows some sights which holiday makers do not visit. 
Try the following titles –
MARTIN CLUNES JETS AWAY THE ISLANDS OF THE PACIFIC ON ITV
MARTIN CLUNES ISLANDS OF AUSTRALIA  (a country which has more than 8000 islands!) – I DIDN’T NOW THAT!
Catch up on the iPlayer 

Finally, try Alice Roberts series ‘Digging for Britain’ now on BBC4 and also the iPlayer. 
Some fascinating facts on the finds discovered around the country.		
Hope you find these of interest.  Do let me know how you get on!

Don’t forget – See you on 21st March!

Please keep checking our Website for up to date news www.ormskirkhistoricalsociety.co.uk.

PLEASE FOLLOW ALL COVID RULES AT MEETINGS