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Please note: the Forum is only able to provide information on Forum Activities. Enquiries about Family History should be directed to the local Family History Society, while questions on the history of Renfrewshire should be directed to the relevant local society (see the Associated Societies pages). Archaeology questions may be directed to the webmaster.
Please use our chatbox to let us know of your own general interests in the archaeology or history of Renfrewshire.
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.
Wednesday 24 February 2010
Next Archaeology Section Meeting - Change of Speaker
The next of this season's Archaeology talks will be on Thursday 11th March 2010 .
Due to the late unavailability of our scheduled speaker we are pleased to announce that at short notice Dr Euan Mackie, former curator at the Hunterian Museum, Glasgow University will speak on the "Excavations of Sheephill Iron Age Hillfort and Cup and Ring Rock Art at nearby Greenlands".
Some Forum members will recall carrying out some excavation work at the Greenlands site prior to its removal to safekeeping by NMS ahead of expanded quarry work at the site behind Bowling.
The full programme for the season is on the calendar pages of this website.
Please remember the new venue for these meetings is now at the Shawl Gallery in Paisley Museum, High Street, Paisley at the usual time of 7:30pm.
Due to the late unavailability of our scheduled speaker we are pleased to announce that at short notice Dr Euan Mackie, former curator at the Hunterian Museum, Glasgow University will speak on the "Excavations of Sheephill Iron Age Hillfort and Cup and Ring Rock Art at nearby Greenlands".
Some Forum members will recall carrying out some excavation work at the Greenlands site prior to its removal to safekeeping by NMS ahead of expanded quarry work at the site behind Bowling.
The full programme for the season is on the calendar pages of this website.
Please remember the new venue for these meetings is now at the Shawl Gallery in Paisley Museum, High Street, Paisley at the usual time of 7:30pm.
Tuesday 09 February 2010
East Renfrewshire Storytelling Festival and Local History Week 2010
Stories from the Past: Archaeology in the National Trust for Scotland
A joint event for East Renfrewshire Storytelling Festival and Local History Week 2010
Neilston Community Library, Tuesday 9 March 2010, 7.30pm to 9pm approx. (doors open 7.15pm)
Back to speak in East Renfrewshire Libraries by popular demand, Derek Alexander has been West Region Archaeologist for the National Trust for Scotland since 2000. Brought up in Neilston, he has a particular interest in the archaeology and history of west central Scotland and will share some of his extensive knowledge of the area in this talk. Places are limited, so booking is essential.
Phone Neilston Library on 0141 577 4981 to reserve your ticket.
A joint event for East Renfrewshire Storytelling Festival and Local History Week 2010
Neilston Community Library, Tuesday 9 March 2010, 7.30pm to 9pm approx. (doors open 7.15pm)
Back to speak in East Renfrewshire Libraries by popular demand, Derek Alexander has been West Region Archaeologist for the National Trust for Scotland since 2000. Brought up in Neilston, he has a particular interest in the archaeology and history of west central Scotland and will share some of his extensive knowledge of the area in this talk. Places are limited, so booking is essential.
Phone Neilston Library on 0141 577 4981 to reserve your ticket.
Sunday 09 August 2009
Spring History Night - Thursday 4th February 2010
The second of our two History Nights will be on Thursday 4th March 2010 at 7.30pm.
Duncan MacIntosh will discuss "How Paisley Took Shape" looking at the development of the town of Paisley over the centuries
The meeting will be in the Lecture Room of Paisley Museum & Art Galleries.
Disabled access for the Lecture Room is from the car park at the side of the building. If required please telephone the museum in advance on 0141 889 3151.
Duncan MacIntosh will discuss "How Paisley Took Shape" looking at the development of the town of Paisley over the centuries
The meeting will be in the Lecture Room of Paisley Museum & Art Galleries.
Disabled access for the Lecture Room is from the car park at the side of the building. If required please telephone the museum in advance on 0141 889 3151.
Saturday 30 May 2009
Office Bearers
"At the Forum's recent AGM a new President, Vice President and Secretary were appointed.
President is Stuart Nisbet
Vice President is Helen Calcuth
Secretary is Hilda Hoey
Treasurer remains Andrew Eadie
Vice President is Helen Calcuth
Secretary is Hilda Hoey
Treasurer remains Andrew Eadie
Monday 07 April 2008
Johnstone's new Museum Opened in April 2008
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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Ernest
I am searching for old photos of KAIMHILL COTTAGES that were on Kaimhill road. They were destroyed in a fire in the eighties. Hope someone can help.
trina
Hi i am looking for any info on early tram car routes from Glasgow to Kilbarchan
Jaznjj
Just read your note re Family History so will contact local FH Society. However, are you able to tell me about recruitment for the 11th Devonshire Guards (or North Devonshire Regiment) which recruited Richard Bruce 12th February, 1831 supposedly (but not definitely) at Paisley. Any suggestions welcomed. Jennifer
Fiona
Does anyone remember a jewellers on New Street called Duncan's? If so, what happened to it? Thank you.
tricia1943
tricia1943
looking for information on Ita Newark from Paisley maiden name O'Kane,born 1910.She is the only one of my Mothers sisters i know very little about
looking for information on Ita Newark from Paisley maiden name O'Kane,born 1910.She is the only one of my Mothers sisters i know very little about
Gunny
Hi,I am investigating my family Stewarts who farmed Wallace Farm in Johnstone.My greatgreatgrandmother Jane Stewart nee Halbert widow of William Stewart had five children.The eldest my Greatgrandfather Adam Stewart who was a miner and died in Blantyre.I would love to hear from anyone who has any information.
Ambrey
Hello.New to this site. Does anyone know anything about Johnston(e) family William born c1855, father Edward. Both of above left Paisley area c1860-3 to walk to Kidderminster, Worcs. where both were weavers in carpet trade. Cannot find William's birth in any of obvious places or either of them in census 1861.There was a Margaret somewhere in the family, possibly left behind. Any information on them or on possible assistance to go to work in Kidderminster would be gratefully received.
James Strachan
Message for Murphy re Robert Sutherland, my great-great-grandfather. Email strachanj@gmail.com with what you want to know! James
robert
Hi Everyone I am new to this forum and live in Australia.I am looking to find if anyone knows what happened to 18 Archer Street ,Bridge of Weir.Is it demolished if so how long ago and what happened to the Campbell family.I have written a letter to the above address but the letter was sent back saying the adress does not exsist.I would be very grateful for any information
Thanks Robert
Thanks Robert
Rabbac
I was wondering if you could give me any information or direct me to someone who could tell me anything about a stone tower in a field just outside Johnstone, Renfrewshire. Grid Ref is roughly NS 418 635 GB Grid south of White House please.
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