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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.
Saturday 06 September 2008
Forthcoming Conference - 16 May 2009
The Gryffe Valley: Its place in Renfrewshire & Scottish History
Sommerville Weir Hall, Quarriers, Bridge of WeirSaturday 16 May 2009. The Renfrewshire Local History Forum and Bridge of Weir History Society are jointly hosting this all day conference.
The conference will be from 10.00am to 4.30pm and will be looking at the history of the area from the medieval period through to the 20th century including industrial history.
A booking form will be available at the beginning of 2009 but in the mean time please keep this date free!
Wednesday 29 October 2008
M74 Dig Masterclasses November/ December 2008
Want to find out about events taking place relating to the archaeology dig? Archaeological Techniques Master Classes are being held over November & Decemeber 2008.
Check the website M74Dig Here for further information. or go straight to the leaflet here.
Check the website M74Dig Here for further information. or go straight to the leaflet here.
Saturday 18 October 2008
Forthcoming Conference - 7 November 2008
Scottish Local History Forum holds their annual conference on Friday 7 November 2008, 10am to 4pm. The morning session meet at the National Museum of Scotland for a 30minute tour of the new Changing Nation Gallery. Booking is essential for on of the three tours.
From midday the conference moves to the William Robertson Building, 50 George Square, University of Edinburgh for the AGM and an afteernoon of interesting speakers. Bookings close on 31 October. Further details are available from Louise Fleming, School of History, Classics and Archaeology, William Robertson Building, 50 George Square, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH8 9JY tel 0131 650 3843 email louise.fleming@ed.ac.uk .
From midday the conference moves to the William Robertson Building, 50 George Square, University of Edinburgh for the AGM and an afteernoon of interesting speakers. Bookings close on 31 October. Further details are available from Louise Fleming, School of History, Classics and Archaeology, William Robertson Building, 50 George Square, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH8 9JY tel 0131 650 3843 email louise.fleming@ed.ac.uk .
Forthcoming Conference - 8 November 2008
Kirkcaldy Civic Society, Fife Mining Heritage Society, Fife Family History Society and Scottish Church Heritage are holding the Fife Grave Stones Conference on Saturday 8 November 2008 from 10am to 4pm. The Conference will be held at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kirkcaldy, next to the railway station.
For further information and bookings (£15 incl lunch) please contact Ann Watters, 17 Townsend Crescent, Kirkcaldy, tel 01592 266361, email annwatters@hotmail.com
One of the speakers will be Edwina Proudfoot of Scottish Church Heritage Research Ltd. She is keen to extend the Places of Worship in Scotland Project to include more sites in the West of Scotland. If you are interested in helping with this project please see the website www.scottishchurchheritage.org.uk or email Edwina at schroffice@btinternet.com
For further information and bookings (£15 incl lunch) please contact Ann Watters, 17 Townsend Crescent, Kirkcaldy, tel 01592 266361, email annwatters@hotmail.com
One of the speakers will be Edwina Proudfoot of Scottish Church Heritage Research Ltd. She is keen to extend the Places of Worship in Scotland Project to include more sites in the West of Scotland. If you are interested in helping with this project please see the website www.scottishchurchheritage.org.uk or email Edwina at schroffice@btinternet.com
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
Tuesday 07 March 2006
Archaeology Section Venue
The Archaeology Section moved to a new venue in October 2005.
We now meet on the Second Thursday of the month at:
Paisley YMCA, New Street, Paisley.
There is disabled access to the floor that we meet on via a lift from New Street.
We now meet on the Second Thursday of the month at:
Paisley YMCA, New Street, Paisley.
There is disabled access to the floor that we meet on via a lift from New Street.
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Fletch
Looking for information on my ggggrandparents. Peter Fletcher and Mary Turner. Peter was a Tinsmith, lived High St Johnstone and owned several properties there, also in Greenock. I have a photo of his grave but no more information on any of his 3 wives.
Thanks.
Thanks.
WD
Tony Robertson re the house at Ikea. I believe this is the ruin of the farmhouse of Shields farm which was occupied by the Fulton family. I do not know if any of the fultons are still alive but my information is that Mrs Fulton attended a day care centre in Renfrew and was taken there by her husband and was attending there until 1995? If i can find out any more i will get in touch. WD
darren
im a local metal detectorist love to find out about medieval renfrewshire sites.(help) !
soninme
Does anybody have any history on Rowbank or Barcraigs reservoirs , any info would be great .
john McKechnie
My Great Grandfather Alexander McKechnie was born in Johnstone on 20/08/1820 despite all my efforts oner many years I cannot trace his birth or ant information on his Father also called Alexander and whose occupation was given as a farmer on my g/grandfaters wedding certificate. If anyone can provide any leads on my g/g birth his siblings or parents I would be really pleased
Sara-Jane
Kate
Try www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk and look at the 1841 census - you should find him there
Try www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk and look at the 1841 census - you should find him there
CHRISTINE COCHR
My grandmother was born in the village of Lochwinnoch in 1883...her maiden name was Trainor.
i would love to hear any information regarding her family.
Christine.
i would love to hear any information regarding her family.
Christine.
Ray Feeney
My Kirkwood ancestors were all stonemasons from Kilmacolm. Are there any historical records of stonemasons in the 1800's?
kate
Alexander Campbell (1776-1862) is one of my Scottish ancestors and I want to find out more about him. He was the sheriff-substitute for Renfrewshire from 1802 - 1846 and in the later part of his life lived at Barnhill near Dumbarton. Previously though I think he lived in Paisley and I would like to know where. Can anybody help?
Kate
Kate
Stephen Clancy
Koz, the National Library of Scotland website has lots of maps available on line go to www.nls.uk/maps the most useful ones are the 1st -3rd Edition Ordnance Survey County maps.
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