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Family History and the Landmarks of West Lancashire
West Lancashire has a long and fascinating heritage which is reflected in its landmarks. Some are easily recognised, such as Ormskirk's iconic clock tower and distinctive parish church. Others are less well known, are harder to pinpoint and many have been subject to the ravages of time, but all have their own tale to tell about their origins and the people associated with them. Our new booklet highlights a selection of the landmarks which can be seen in the West Lancashire landscape.
There will be a launch for Family History and the Landmarks of West Lancashire on Monday 13th January 2025 10.30 am at Ormskirk Library. After this copies will be given away through all West Lancashire libraries (Ormskirk, Skelmersdale, Tarleton, Parbold and Burscough). It will also be available as a free digital download from our website.
Family History and the Lost Buildings of West Lancashire
West Lancashire's rich heritage is not always obvious in the 21st century. Many architectural features of the past have been lost to wars, politics, industrialisation, neglect and changing tastes. This free booklet funded by Lancashire County Council and ODFHS crowdfunded donations is available as a digital download from
https://www.odfhs.website/index.php/downloads
A Slice of Gingerbread, the Ormskirk Gingerbread Sellers
FIGHTS, SECRETS, TRAGEDIES AND BRUSHES WITH ROYALTY
The fascinating stories behind Ormskirk's famous gingerbread sellers.
Price £4.00
Copies can be purchased locally from;
Cottage Crafts (Burscough Street, Ormskirk)
For those further afield copies are available via Parish Chest
for more information contact;
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Family History Help Desk in Ormskirk Library.
First Monday of each month 10.30am to 11.30am. All welcome, no need to pre-book.
Would you like to place an advert in our magazine?
A quarter-page space (6.3cm by 9.2cm/21/2 inch by 35/8 inch) has become available; advertising rates £12 per year.
We publish three magazines each year, so each advert costs £4. Please get in touch for further details - contact Kate at: chairman[at]odfhs.email
A Brief History of St. Mary's RC School, Scarisbrick
Mary Ormsby
In 2022, St. Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School in Scarisbrick celebrated its 150th anniversary, and to mark the occasion, local resident Mary Ormsby has researched and published a history of the school. Printed in A5 format, A Brief History of St. Mary’s R.C. School, Scarisbrick 1872-12022 is 127 pages in length, illustrated with black and white photos, and has been written using school log books, headteachers’ reports to Governors, and memories of staff and pupils at St. Mary's School, spanning the years 1939 to 2022.
Priced at £6 (plus £2.50 postage), the book can be obtained by contacting Mary Ormsby at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and all proceeds will be donated to St. Mary’s RC School, Scarisbrick. The ODFHS Research Library now holds a copy.
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