LYMM and District Local History Society celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special lunch attended more some 50 members at Statham Lodge Hotel.
Some of its founder members, still active after 50 years, were present, headed by president Eileen Mundy as was one of the society’s earliest supporters, the eminent medieval Cheshire history Dr Paul Booth who, in a short talk, illustrated his belief that history is the produce of the interaction of people, as much as of economic and political systems.
The society originally sprang from a tutorial class run by the University of Manchester and over the years it has accumulated an extensive knowledge of Lymm and the surrounding district.
Working groups have researched parish records, domestic architecture, local industries, local families and personal reminiscences and their work has been summarised in a series of booklets.
The society has also been a keen supporter of events such as the May Queen festival, the Dickensian Day and the Rushbearing ceremony.
Talks and guided walks are given to local societies and visiting parties.
There are well-attended monthly meetings throughout the year, other than the three summer months, and recent speakers have been on topics ranging from the construction of the Manchester Ship Canal, to the history of Warburton and the story of a cow-keeping family in Liverpool.
The society prides itself on its comprehensive programme of speakers, the opportunity for individuals to discover or pursue a new interest in local history.
It offers a chance to meet others with similar interests and offers a warm welcome to newcomers.
More details can be obtained from the secretary, Lynn Smith, on 01925 756776
Speakers lined up for the coming year so far are: January 8: Phillip Jeffs : The Rylands Family of Warrington – Wire, Women and Song; February 12: Marlene Nolan: Crime at Kenyon Junction, Culcheth; March 12: Dr Mike Nevell: Warburton, the Village and it’s church; April 9: Trevor Williams: Logically it should not be standing up – The history of Moreton House; May 14: Mary Jeeves, The History of Marbury Hall and Parkland.
