News Sheet May 2021

Welcome to the second edition of our News Sheet.  

I hope this finds you well and as Covid restrictions are lifted, are now able to get out a little more. 

There are lots of items to be read and watched both on-line, TV and video so please have a look.  Any feedback would be much appreciated.  If you would like any subject or recommendations to be included, we will be pleased to hear for next time. 

Contact our website https://ormskirkhistoricalsociety.co.uk/

BBC iplayer
Stonehenge:  The Lost Circle Revealed. 
Some interesting facts about recent excavation work.
What’s online in May on National Archives
Friday 7th May – 1400hrs: The Festival of Britain 70 years on. Exploring some of the most exquisite and unique records. See below to Register for this event.  
Friday 14th May – 1400hrs: Court Number One at The Old Bailey.  Britain’s most famous court house unchanged for 110 years.  
Register now to witness notorious trials in history held at Court Number One.
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk search ‘What’s on in May’ then follow link to register for ticket.  All FREE as OHS are members.
Websites to visit
Pendle Hill in the Past:
Tuesday 4th May 6.30pm: Chatburn to Downham: 300 years of Lime Burning (David Johnson) 
Saturday 8th May 6.30pm: Community Archaeology Outreach (Danielle Knights (UCLan)); Lancashire Portable Antiquities Service (Alex Whitlock) 
Wednesday 12th May 6.30pm: Higher Standen Farm – Excavation of a Bronze Ring Ditch nr. Clitheroe (David Cockcroft (Archaeological Research Services)) 
Booking essential. For more information and to book please visit: https://www.pendlehillproject.com/pendle-hill-landscape-partnerships-2021-online-community-archaeology-forum

“Let Ancient Courthouse be Seen”
The West Derby Society has demanded a restaurant extension be removed so that people can see more of the Grade II listed Tudor Courthouse in West Derby.
 Read more on the website. www.open-lectures.co.uk

LIVERPOOL MUSEUMS
Liverpool Museums are now open for the public to visit.  New and exciting exhibitions to be viewed.
You can also take a virtual tour.
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk

HADRIAN’S WALL 
Find out more about the 73 miles from coast to coast built in AD122 and see rare Roman artefacts.  Included on this link are some interesting places to visit.
For more information see www.english-heritage.org.uk

Please keep in touch through our website for up-to-date information. Contact our website https://ormskirkhistoricalsociety.co.uk/