Bolton FHS Meetings at Bolton and Online
Events to appeal to Boltonians and all members of the Society
Henry Dawson's presentation album and T Taylor Ltd of Bolton
Maggy Simm - Maggy is a retired teacher and has been involved in local history for many years, and latterly a member of the u3a. Following one of her u3a local history talks, fellow u3a member Jenny Mitton got in touch concerning an heirloom in the form of an illuminated photo album, belonging to a late relative Henry Dawson. Jenny now lives out of the area, but would like to see the album included one day in Bolton's Archives. In the meantime, she allowed Maggy to photograph it and to invite Bolton Family History Society to look further into its background.
Please see this You Tube link for more detail. https://tinyurl.com/fkz7udv3
- Can anybody identify any of the individuals in the pictures for us?
- Can any more be discovered about T Taylors, such as have the archives of the business been deposited anywhere?
- Who were the family of Thomas Taylor MP?
- There was another contemporary mill in Horwich owned by WT Taylor later called Spirella. Any connection?
- Date: 3 April 2024
- Wednesday 7.30pm
- Bolton Golf Club & Online via Zoom To be confirmed
- Booking: In-person at Bolton Golf Club (no booking required)
- Speaker: Maggy Simm
- Booking: Online via Zoom Eventbrite to be confirm
Please note: All events are subject to last minute changes due to circumstances beyond our control. Please check our monthly Newsletter and Facebook page for any last minute changes, as that is the only way we can contact people.
Catholic Research in East Lancashire
Kate Hurst - Kate tells us she has a passion for family history since her late teens, and spent endless hours at the Lancashire Archives in Preston. Now familiar with some of the records there, she is keen to help those researching in the northwest of England. Previous talks from her have recounted how she provided information relating to the episode of “Who Do You Think You Are?” about Sir Ian McKellen, and she has also spoken on Ribble FM, contributed to a Family Tree Magazine's feature, and assisted in a Yale University project.
In her spare time, she is the very active Chairperson of Ormskirk & District FHS and has made several talks available on You Tube youtube.com/channel/UCjqphfIqaFRYR3zxQhUrpJw
This talk will discuss amongst other things:-
- the “Prohibited” Era - anti-Catholic laws, recusant statistics, how recusant records can be useful for family history in the absence of formal parish records.
- the Catholic Relief Act (1791) - why it was important, and what it allowed Catholics to do, establishing the first parish in Bolton.
- give examples of parish records and the opening of new Catholic churches in the Bolton area.
- establishing a community - schools, events and activities, newspaper items about events connected to the churches.
- Date: 1 May 2024
- Wednesday 7.30pm
- Bolton Golf Club & Online via Zoom Eventbrite
- Booking: In-person at Bolton Golf Club (no booking required)
- Speaker: Kate Hurst
- Booking: Online via Zoom Eventbrite to be confirmed
Please note: All events are subject to last minute changes due to circumstances beyond our control. Please check our monthly Newsletter and Facebook page for any last minute changes, as that is the only way we can contact people.
How the American Civil War affected the Lancashire Cotton Famine
- Date: 5 June 2024
- Wednesday 7.30pm
- Bolton Golf Club & Online via Zoom Eventbrite
- Booking: In-person at Bolton Golf Club (no booking required)
- Speaker: Stephen Irwin
- Booking: Online via Zoom Eventbrite to be confirmed
Please note: All events are subject to last minute changes due to circumstances beyond our control. Please check our monthly Newsletter and Facebook page for any last minute changes, as that is the only way we can contact people.
Bastards! Illegitimacy in Lancashire from the 16th century to the 19th
- Date: 3 July 2024
- Wednesday 7.30pm
- Bolton Golf Club & Online via Zoom Eventbrite
- Booking: In-person at Bolton Golf Club (no booking required)
- Speaker: Dr Alan Crosby
- Booking: Online via Zoom Eventbrite to be confirmed
Please note: All events are subject to last minute changes due to circumstances beyond our control. Please check our monthly Newsletter and Facebook page for any last minute changes, as that is the only way we can contact people.
Family History: The Future of Family History or Any topic relating to Family History
Mike Coyle - is an experienced Local and Family History Researcher and Presenter. Following a career in Education and speaking on issues relating to Local, Military & Family History and War Memorials, he runs a Blog at: fyldecoaster.wordpress.com
As a member past Chairman of Lancashire Family History & Heraldry Society, Mike has a keen interest in family history research and its future. Mike volunteered with Blackpool Heritage Services for several years and a Master’s Degree in Management Sciences and a BA(Hons) in History & Heritage Management, gained in 2012.
Authored a number of professional journal articles on a wide range of topics relating to Food, Hospitality and General Management. In retirement, he is involved with the Imperial War Museum’s ‘War Memorials Register’, the War Memorials Trust, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
- Date: 7 August 2024
- Wednesday 7.30pm
- Bolton Golf Club & Online via Zoom Eventbrite
- Booking: In-person at Bolton Golf Club (no booking required)
- Speaker: Mike Coyle
- Booking: Online via Zoom Eventbrite to be confirmed
Please note: All events are subject to last minute changes due to circumstances beyond our control. Please check our monthly Newsletter and Facebook page for any last minute changes, as that is the only way we can contact people.
Sir Harry Kroto 7 October 1939 – 30 April 2016 Nobel Prize winner for Chemistry, and Boltonian
- Date: 4 September 2024
- Wednesday 7.30pm
- Bolton Golf Club & Online via Zoom Eventbrite
- Booking: In-person at Bolton Golf Club (no booking required)
- Speaker: Dr Brian Iddon
- Booking: Online via Zoom Eventbrite to be confirmed
Please note: All events are subject to last minute changes due to circumstances beyond our control. Please check our monthly Newsletter and Facebook page for any last minute changes, as that is the only way we can contact people.
The Town That Vanished: "The Rise and Fall of The Town That Vanished, Bolton Lancashire's Biggest Mill Town” In 1937
- Date: 2 October 2024
- Wednesday 7.30pm
- Bolton Golf Club & Online via Zoom Eventbrite
- Booking: In-person at Bolton Golf Club (no booking required)
- Speaker: Ian Robinson
- Booking: Online via Zoom Eventbrite to be confirmed
Please note: All events are subject to last minute changes due to circumstances beyond our control. Please check our monthly Newsletter and Facebook page for any last minute changes, as that is the only way we can contact people.
CWGC Architecture and its Conservation – discover the unique architecture and conservation work of the CWGC
with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission both as a speaker and visiting, conducting surveys and simple maintenance of War Graves and memorials. His main interest focuses on the 1982 Falkland’s Campaign with emphasis on both the naval engagements as well as the diplomatic negotiations.
of the rust on his classic Rover from the 1970’s.
- Date: 6 November 2024
- Wednesday 7.30pm
- Bolton Golf Club & Online via Zoom Eventbrite
- Booking: In-person at Bolton Golf Club (no booking required)
- Speaker: James Hutton
- Booking: Online via Zoom Eventbrite to be confirmed
Please note: All events are subject to last minute changes due to circumstances beyond our control. Please check our monthly Newsletter and Facebook page for any last minute changes, as that is the only way we can contact people.
Our Meeting Venues
Our Venue
Bolton Golf Club has ample car parking facilities, access to the first floor is by stairs with a lift for those with mobility problems. The venue is easy to get to by car and meetings are always popular and well attended.
Our Meeting Rooms
Our meetings are normally held at Bolton Golf Club, Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL6 4AJ.
There is ample seating and also room for a helpdesk, and a stationery (for sale) table. Coffee and tea is available and the bar is open. The room opens at 7pm for the helpdesk and meetings start at 7.30pm.
About Our Meetings
Important Things to Know
Booking
It is no longer necessary to book for the physical meetings, however we may have to restrict numbers in the room to comply with fire regulations. You still need to book for Zoom attendance.
Check first
As bookings are confirmed we shall provided dates for the meetings. Please check these pages and social media before travelling to ensure that the meetings are able to proceed as planned.
Bolton FHS meetings are usually held at 7.30pm on the first Wednesday of the month (please check first).
[First Floor],
Bolton Golf Club,
Chorley New Road,
Bolton, BL6 4AJ
The Society is a friendly group who are happy to welcome visitors [entrance fee £3] and ALL members of the MLFHS. Tea / Coffee [£1] is available from 7.00pm, as are drinks from the bar.
The talk starts at 7.30pm. There is a table of free information/advice leaflets and old genealogy magazines and facilities to purchase stationery and various publications, and we have a Help Desk before and after every talk.