Southport Library
Southport's town centre library will be shut for nearly 3 years from early 2010 while much needed refurbishment work is undertaken on the Arts Centre and Library complex.
Sefton Council's ruling Cabinet considered this matter at a meeting on Thursday 12th November, and by a narrow 6-4 margin it turned down a proposal put forward by the Liberal Democrats to relocate Southport Library to the current vacant space at the rear of Southport Market Hall during the 3 years of building work. Accordingly Southport will have no town centre library for the next 3 years.
Anyone who cares about maintaining library services in central Southport (including reference and local history!) can sign the petition using the following link
http://birkdalelibdems.org.uk/petitions/
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Members Photos
A number of interesting old photos submitted by members have been added to the web site recently, so go and have a look and see if you recognise anybody. The latest additions were sent in by Simon Todd.
The photos can be found at Members' Photos
Let us know if you have any photos that you think will be of interest to other members. Photos can be e-mailed to webmaster@nmfhssouthport.co.uk
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2009 Open Day
The Society held its annual Open Day on Saturday 26th September.
The society had a help desk, its extensive library of family and local history books, a large tithe map of North Meols, various records on microfiche, and publications for sale. The event was also attended by the St Helens Townships Family History Society, and The North Meols Civic Society.
Some photos from the event can be viewed on the North Meols FHS News page
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Old Photos of Southport
One of our members has sent us some copies of photographs from a 'Southport Official Guide of the Corporation' dated 1908. These show a number of views around Lord Street and the Promenade. Although there have been many changes over the years, most of the locations are still recognisable.
The photos can be found on the Around North Meols page
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New Publications
Four new publications are now available. One name extracts have been produced for Hooton and Lloyd. 1861 Census Returns are available for North Meols, and for Birkdale, Ainsdale, Formby and Altcar.
Details of these, and other publications can be found on the Publications for Sale page
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Joyce Gregson Award
The Joyce Gregson award has been presented to Dave Gregson for all the work he has undertaken for the society in 2008. Chairman Linda Roberts is pictured below presenting the award to Dave at the February meeting.
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Parish Chest
The society has recently taken a stand on the Parish Chest web site, where you can purchase our publications and become a member of the society.
Their web site can be found at www.parishchest.com/shop/index.php
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Articles wanted for The Sandgrounder, the society magazine
Apart from seeing your work in print, have you ever considered that you may actually be helping other members? Contributions to your magazine can sometimes result in new contacts and new research lines for you to follow. Have you ever had a totally unexpected result from your research? Why not share it with us?
I do hope this reminder will spur you on, you have nothing to lose, but other members could gain so much from you.
Please send articles to Hazel at editor@nmfhssouthport.co.uk
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