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RLHF History & Archaeology Web
The Renfrewshire Local History Forum was formed in 1988 to act as an umbrella organization, bringing together all the societies in the county which have an interest in history or heritage. The Forum acts as a link between the various societies by publishing newsletters and giving details of events which might be of interest.
The forum promotes all aspects of History and Archaeology in the OLD county or 'shire' of Renfrew. This covers the modern administrative authorities of East Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire, Inverclyde, parts of southern Glasgow and other outposts.
As well as organising conferences and lectures the Forum publishes an occasional Journal (free to members) and also papers and books relating to the history of archaeology of Renfrewshire.
The forum promotes all aspects of History and Archaeology in the OLD county or 'shire' of Renfrew. This covers the modern administrative authorities of East Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire, Inverclyde, parts of southern Glasgow and other outposts.
As well as organising conferences and lectures the Forum publishes an occasional Journal (free to members) and also papers and books relating to the history of archaeology of Renfrewshire.
Friday 03 July 2009
New Venue
With the closure of the YMCA in New Street the Archaeology Section meetings are moving to a new venue not far away along the High Street, Paisley. From the start of the 2009-10 season on Thursday 8th October the venue will be the Shawl Gallery in Paisley Museum.
Full details of the programme of speakers will be announced in August.
Full details of the programme of speakers will be announced in August.
Saturday 30 May 2009
New Committee Office Bearers
"At the Forum's recent AGM a new President, Vice President and Secretary were appointed.
Stuart Nisbet is President,
Helen Calcuth is Vice President
Hilda Hoey is Secretary
Andrew Eadie remains Treasurer.
Helen Calcuth is Vice President
Hilda Hoey is Secretary
Andrew Eadie remains Treasurer.
Monday 07 April 2008
Johnstone Museum Opens
Johnstone Museum Opens in the new Morrisons Superstore.
See the BBC story below.
http://news.bbc.co.uk
See the BBC story below.
http://news.bbc.co.uk
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andrew eadie
In response to some recent queries.
A book on Renfrewshire's historical sites will shortly be published by Birlinn.
The Forum will look at Bertrand's suggestion regarding more information on the publications.
The Forum meetings will start again in October at 7.30pm in Paisley Museum (1st Oct & 8th Oct). Further details will be put on the website in August.
A book on Renfrewshire's historical sites will shortly be published by Birlinn.
The Forum will look at Bertrand's suggestion regarding more information on the publications.
The Forum meetings will start again in October at 7.30pm in Paisley Museum (1st Oct & 8th Oct). Further details will be put on the website in August.
Honir
I am newbie, I am interested in researching old strong points i.e castle / towers / forts on hills and rivers sites around Renfrewshire relative too today's ordnance survey map. Where are the old historical castle sites of Middleton, Elderslie, Walkinshaw, Bishopton castles ?? where are these sites on today's ordnance map today ? Can anyone help me or point me in the right direction. Thanks
Rabbac
Can anyone give me information regarding 33 Calder Street Lochwinnoch. e.g when it was built etc .. thank you
Bertrand
hi, would like to see table of contents and excerpts of publications please.
george murray
hi would like to come to your next meeting please email date and time of next meeting
carol mcfadyen
Trying to find any info onNeil mcFadyen who usedto writematerial for Sir Harry Lauder he was my grandfather
Edel
Hi I am new to the site. I was trying to contact the Linwood Historical Society but I can not find anything on the net. I have some interesting booklets from The Reid Gear Company Linwood dating back to to the 30's and 40s. There is a name on the booklets - Andrew Mumsford and original workbooks too. I think these are of great importance to the history of Linwood and would like them to be used to show Linwoods history.
Nicola
Does anyone know where I can get a pic of the original Carlibar Primary School?
adele
can anyone give me information on the weighbridge at abercorn street which is now been rurned into flats. i would like to know when it was built and what the building has been used for since the weighbridge was taken awa y as i remember the weighbridges at both there and underwood road as a child and wonder if there are any working ones left
Davey M
Hello everyone, I have just joined the site. I have a strong interest in the life and works of Robert Tannahill and present illustrated talks, including music and memorabilia on this subject. With the bicentenary of the poet's death next year, I am currently taking bookings for various events. If any group or society is interested in my services, I can be contacted by email at: newtonedgemusic@yahoo.co.uk or telephone: 01560 482604
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