Hoping that as restrictions are eased, that you can get out and about a little more. Here are some ideas which include local places to visit, TV programmes which are history related, and websites where you can find some more facts and information. I hope these are of some interest until we can meet again as a Society.
| Hoghton Tower, Preston | |
| A fortified manor house two thirds of a mile east of the village of Houghton. For more information see www.hoghtontower.co.uk. |
| RHS Garden, Bridgewater | |
| Now open to visitors with advance bookings until Covid restrictions are lifted. Garden centre, shop & café. Open daily. For details plus how to get there check rhs.org.uk/bridgewater. |
| Do you fancy yourself as a Detective? | |
| Search www.nationalarchives.gov.uk for “Becoming a Detective” follow the link about a case and make your decision. Sounds different, interesting and fun! | |
| The Smithy Heritage Centre, Eccleston, St Helens WA10 4RA | |
| Is a one-time blacksmith’s forge which now houses original displays & tools along with local history displays. Phone for opening times 01744 730744. |
| Atkinson Museum, Lord Street, Southport PR8 1DB | |
| Museum, Galleries, Box office, shop, Café and Library owned by Sefton Council. Check for details of what’s on at www.theatkinson.co.uk. |
| Liverpool Museums | |
| Now open again so do take up the opportunity to visit their new and interesting displays. Check times and more details on www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk |
| Lathom & Burscough Military Heritage Society | |
| Find interesting facts on website LBMHS co.uk re Battlefield Tours, and the War Horse Memorial plus lots of facts. See our OHS website and click on ‘Friends |
| Great British Railway Journeys on BBC2 | |
| This series has a wide variety of programmes covering rail journeys with Michael Portillo with lovely scenery and places of interest. Catch up with the whole series on the Iplayer. |
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