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Yorkshire History Quarterly, a journal for local history, archaeology, family history and heritage topics, dealing only with material relevant to the ancient County of Yorkshire's three ridings. Lancashire History Quarterly, journal for local history, archaeology, family history and heritage topics, dealing only with material relevant to the ancient County Palatine of Lancashire. The Yorkshire journal is now seeking subscriptions for the fifth volume. The Lancashire journal is now seeking subscriptions for the fourth volume. Issues are in A5 format, 48 pages, contains a wide range of topics with illustrations. Its content is designed to appeal to a broad readership, experts and amateurs alike.
Subscription rates in UK are £14.00 per annum, post paid.
The journal exists to publish new works by new and established writers, articles that are often not considered suitable for the 'glossies' or the academic journals are always welcome. Phil Hudson the editor hopes to encourage students and local enthusiasts to write about the history of their local areas, villages, buildings, families, agriculture, old industries, mills etc. A booklet 'Writing for Lancashire or Yorkshire History' has been prepared as an aid to those wishing to contribute. If you are interested and need to discuss anything do feel free to write in or to phone Phil on 01729 825773 anytime. e.mail hudson-history@daelnet.co.uk.
YORKSHIRE: Recent issues have included articles on Pocklington, Huddersfield, Ingleton Mills, Flamborough Head, Wombwell, the Ancient Family of Wharncliffes, Wortley nr Sheffield, Ribblehead Station, Coverham Abbey and Middleham Castle, Monastic lands in NE Yorks, The Squire of Askrigg; Vintage Cycling; Graveslabs and Cross Fragments in the Wolds; Watermills at Ingleton; Turnpike Roads; New Hall, Hawnby; Quakers & the Burial Ground; Kirkby Overblow Poll Tax of 1379; A Yorkshire Genius; North East Monasteries and Saltmaking; Women of Tadcaster. The new series will include items on industry; East Coast Fishing Industry; early town history; famous Yorkshire men and women; archaeological sites. All issues have occasional features on Landscapes, Family History, Places-Names, Places to visit. Regular Book Reviews, research and help pages, comments, letters and Local Society listings.
LANCASHIRE: Recent issues have included articles on Photographers of Rossendale, The Cartmel Fell Enclosures, Stirzaker Family History, Plague in Liverpool, The Wildmans of Willow Mill, Caton, Whiston Industry, The Burrow of Blands, Industry in Warrington, When I was a Lass, Haigh Windmill, Medieval Quernmore, Cinder Hill, Tottington, Oliver Birstwistle, Roman Roads, Whit Monday in Colne. The new series will include items on Industry in Warrington; Lancashire Quakers, Servant Maids in Manchester, Victorian Southport, early town and village history; water and windmills, Accrington Brickmakers, John Leland, famous Lancashire men and women; memories of Bolton and Wigan, archaeological sites. All issues have occasional features on Landscapes, Family History, Places-Names, Places to visit, Book Reviews, research and help pages, letters and Local Society listings.
Overseas annual subscription rates: USA/Canada £19.40 Australia £20.30 Middle East £19.00 Europe £18.00
To be paid in sterling UK Bank only, or add £5 to cover the exchange charges.
All prices are surface mail, (airmail rates are extra add £6.00)
Sorry we do not have any quick method of payment, only via the post.
HH June 1999
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