A monument to the Lyon family at Appleton
THE Mayor of Warrington has been given a fascinating glimpse into the past by local author Mike Hewitt.
Cllr Faisal Rashid sat down with Mr Hewitt, from Burtonwood, at the Town Hall, to find out about his new book, A Most Remarkable Family.
The book looks at the history of the Lyons from 1066 – 2014, detailing the life and times of one of the most enduring families in the United Kingdom, with over 900 years of history and hundreds of thousands of family members.
The book, which was written following three years of research by Mr Hewitt, also includes a chapter linking to Warrington, in particular the Appleton area.
Cllr Rashid said: “It was fascinating to chat with Mr Hewitt about the detailed research he has carried out to unearth some of the untold stories of this historic family. I was particularly interested to learn that the largest number of Lyon family members resided here, in Warrington, and the surrounding areas, in the 1600s.
“It is always good to have the opportunity to meet local authors and scholars and find out more about their work. I wish Mr Hewitt every success with this book.
To find out more, visit www.thelyonfamily.org.uk
