Chorley Branch 
(Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society) 

is holding its fourth annual “Celebration of Family History”

at Astley Hall, Chorley, PR7 1NP

on Saturday 2nd August 2008

from 11.00 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.

Admission free

This is an event for everyone interested in Family History. Both beginners and more experienced family historians will be able to talk to representatives of services and voluntary groups linked to Family History research.  Resources will be displayed or available for purchase throughout the day, and the Friends of Astley Hall will be present, dressed in period costume.

Astley Hall itself is open to the public on the day of the “Celebration”. The Hall, with its extensive parkland, is a historical gem. Access is on foot from Chorley centre, from the car park at Hallgate, Astley Village, or by bus from Chorley Interchange to Astley Village.

The following organisations and agencies will be represented at the Celebration

* Chorley Branch, Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society
*  Irish Research Group,  Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society
*  Lancashire Record Office
*  Landy Publishing
*  Latter Day Saints (Family History)
*  Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society
*  Chorley and District Historical and 
   Archaeological Society
* Chorley Reference Library
*  Astley Hall War Memorial Room and 
   Chorley Pals
*  Wigan History Shop
*  Lancashire Registration District 
   Certification Service
*  North Moels Family History Society
*  The Catholic Family History Society
*  Upholland Family History Society

All the above will host stands, display materials and will offer advice on research. 

During the day, there will be four talks related to Family History, 

The event will be of interest to anyone interested in Family History, and particularly to those with family links in Lancashire

Email:  chorleyinfo@lfhhs.org.uk
(for the attention of Jean Ashcroft, event organiser)