News Sheet November 2021

The year is passing us so quickly that it will soon be Christmas!  

I am enclosing some ideas for you which hopefully will be of interest during the long nights as winter draws in.   Please take some time to browse the websites and TV programmes now available.  

News of events will follow as the Committee are finalising details of the programme for this winter and beyond.

 It is planned that we restart our meetings in the New Year.       Keep looking on the website.

Inside the Tower of London
TV have just announced another series of “The Tower” to be shown on My5.  
The last series was VERY interesting showing the work behind the scenes at the Tower of London.  Staff talked about their daily routine and the many visitors from all over the world.  The history of their wonderful uniforms was explained in detail as well as their life and work so do look out for this starting soon.
CHANNEL 5 – IAN HISLOP’S TRAINS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD
Another series following some fascinating journeys with Ian Hislop.  Even if you are not a ‘train buff’ the scenery, history and information is well worth a watch.     
Ian is well informed and a good guide.		
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.
Also some good ideas for Christmas gifts and books.		
IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM
Have a look at this site for details of the Poppy display which has just been unveiled in Manchester for Remembrance Day.. 14000 Poppies now have a permanent home in this amazing display.
Search www.IWM.org.uk for details of times and other features.  There is plenty to see for a great day out or ring 0161 836 4000 for more information and opening times.  		
CATHOLIC NW LANCS HISTORY SOCIETY
www.nwcatholichistory.org.uk
This site is recommended by our Chairman and has many articles of interest.  
For something different try Stonyhurst College Collections Curator 
Dr Jan Grafius on researching and caring for relics as a start. 		
CROSBY & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Many of our members will know Stephen Guy of Crosby & District Historical Society who has given us some fascinating talks in the past.  The website is full of articles from around the area including the history of Crosby.  
https//directory.seftoncvs.org.uk 		
Hope you find these of interest.  Do let me know how you get on!

Don’t forget!

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