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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
Cottage Crafts (Burscough Street, Ormskirk)
For those further afield copies are available via Parish Chest
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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.
Copies are being given away through all West Lancashire libraries (Ormskirk, Skelmersdale, Tarleton, Parbold and Burscough), or as a digital download via this link Family History and the Landmarks of West Lancashire
Following the book launch on 13 January 2025, Kate and Kathryn gave a radio interview about the project to Brian Conlan of Radio Heartbeat for broadcast to patients of Ormskirk and Southport hospitals. A recording of this interview is available for download, or listen here.
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
Family History Help Desk in Ormskirk Library.
First Monday of each month 10.30am to 11.30am. All welcome, no need to pre-book.
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The Court No. 8 sign has now been refurbished and, on Sunday 29th April 2018, we were pleased to welcome the Mayor of West Lancashire, who unveiled the sign during a short ceremony.
The sign can now be seen in its new location on the wall, by Morrisons supermarket, Aughton Street, Ormskirk, close to the Fogg family gravestone.
