Meetings of the Littleborough Historical and Archaeological Society
(For Norden & District Local History Society meetings see bottom right)
The Society’s Meetings are normally held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 8 pm (doors open around 7:00 pm) in the History Centre on Platform 2 of Littleborough Station. The Centre is fully accessible via the station ramp. Light refreshments are served on arrival.
Non Members are very welcome to attend and there is a small charge:-
Members £2:50 Visitors £3:50
Future Meeting during 2025
13th February 2025 - Nursing in World War One by Carol Davies
13th March 2025 - constructing the M62 by Raymond Whittaker
Later months still being determined
Station/History Centre Location Plan
Norden & District Local History Society
Meetings at Norden Bowling Club, Trinity St, Norden, OL12 7RW - Talks start at 7 pm -
2025 PROGRAMME
3rd Feb 25 Heather Davies – Gods Glaziers
3rd Mar 25 Rob Mason ‘Do You Remember When’ etc and Traditional Lancashire Songs/Humour
7th April 25 Janet Niepolojczycia ‘ Pack Horse Days and Pack Horse Ways’
12th May 25 Jackie Mafi – Every Picture Tells a Story
HISTORY CENTRE
LOCATION MAP
Free Parking is available locally - Address
Littleborough History Centre, Platform 2, Littleborough Station, Stephenson Square, Railway St, LITTLEBOROUGH, Lancs.
Postcode OL15 8AF
Email - lborohist@gmail.com
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