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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.
Sunday 09 August 2009
History Nights
Two History Nights have been arranged carrying forward last year's topics.
On 1st October 2009 Dr Catriona Macdonald discussed Paisley Politics in the late 19th to early 20th Centuries.
The second event will be on 4th March 2010 when Duncan MacIntosh will discuss the development of the town.
For further details see the Calendar page or contact Alan Steel alan@inclusionmatters.co.uk
On 1st October 2009 Dr Catriona Macdonald discussed Paisley Politics in the late 19th to early 20th Centuries.
The second event will be on 4th March 2010 when Duncan MacIntosh will discuss the development of the town.
For further details see the Calendar page or contact Alan Steel alan@inclusionmatters.co.uk
Tuesday 21 July 2009
2009-10 Season's talks
The next of this season's Archaeology talks will be on 11th Feb 2010 when Dr David H Caldwell of the National Museums of Scotland will speak on his long running project on a very important period in Scotland's history:
"Excavations at Finlaggan, Islay, the centre of the Lordship of the Isles"
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.
"Excavations at Finlaggan, Islay, the centre of the Lordship of the Isles"
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.
Saturday 30 May 2009
New Committee 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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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.
MarkC
Hello everyone,
I am tryign to find out some details regarding any history of the 1701 Johnstone Air Cadet Squadron. If anyone has any deatisl you could share with me I would be very grateful. I am aiming to try and build up the past history of the local air cadet sqaudron and hope to gain the interest of its young members by allowing them to actively compile some historical records.
Thanks
Mark
I am tryign to find out some details regarding any history of the 1701 Johnstone Air Cadet Squadron. If anyone has any deatisl you could share with me I would be very grateful. I am aiming to try and build up the past history of the local air cadet sqaudron and hope to gain the interest of its young members by allowing them to actively compile some historical records.
Thanks
Mark
Jeni
FAO Susan - I have just come across your post. I also have Barbour ancestors, also from Greenock, however, they originally came from West Kilbride, I am sure in the course of my research I came across an Ephraim Barbour, and if I remember correctly, he was a publican. They might be related.
Regards,
J.
Regards,
J.
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