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Boat Families
On Channel 4 TV, at 8pm on Thursday 8th November, there is a programme called New House/Old House, which is about Linden House in St. Helens Road, Ormskirk. It includes the story of the Massey Brothers who died in WW1.
Join us at the Stanley Club, Burscough on the 24th & 25th November, 2018, for the Images of Burscough Exhibition. Old photos & memorabilia on display. 10 - 5pm. Free entry. Lots of gifts available to buy.
Ormskirk Library Help Desk hours updated - see Library page (click on the Help Desk link) - Next Help Desk 8th November 2018
NEXT MEETING - 28th November 2018, Quiz, Raffle and Bob Dobson with his deeds and books for sale.
Welcome to South West Lancashire ...
... the home of the Ormskirk and District Family History Society
The area we cover is green on the diagram right and includes Aughton, Bickerstaffe, Burscough, Downholland, Halsall, Hesketh with Becconsall, Lathom, Lydiate, Maghull, Melling, Ormskirk, Rufford, Scarisbrick, Simonswood, Skelmersdale and Tarleton. Many local places were first named by Vikings.
We meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month (excluding December when there is no meeting) at the Guide HQ, Moorgate, Ormskirk at 8.00pm with various speakers and topics (see the meetings page for future meeting details). Free to members. Non-members are very welcome; we request a donation of £1 from visitors.
Our Research Library is now located at the Scout Hall, Wigan Road, Ormskirk please see the 'Library' link which has a map of the area, showing the locations of both the Guide HQ and Scout Hall.
To join the Society please use the links on the right to go to the Membership page.
You can email us on secretary -[at]- odfhs.email, (change the " -[at]- " to @ in the email).
For queries other than about our Society can Members quote their Membership Number, otherwise a donation would be greatly appreciated.
We publish three journals a year, and we have items for sale to aid research - something for everyone! What can start out as a curiosity can end up as a rewarding hobby!
If you are new to family history, click on the "Getting Started" link on the right for ideas on how to extend your research.
