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Welcome to the Pendle Forest History Group
The Pendle Forest History Group was formed in 2007 by members from the
Pendleside villages of Roughlee, Newchurch and Barley to consider and
investigate the history of the ancient area of Pendle Forest.
Hidden away in a corner of East Lancashire is a relatively undiscovered place of natural
beauty and historical interest. Pendle Forest lies within the ancient Forest of Bowland which,
in days gone by was a hunting preserve of Norman Kings. At its heart is Pendle Hill.
There is a great deal of history relating to this fascinating region both documented and still
awaiting discovery, including that of Lancashire Witches, and their trial and execution in 1612.
We have collected a large variety of documents and records that you can browse through,
also reports on our various field walks. All are accessible through links within the pages of
our website. Also you may have your own information about the area that you would like to
share with others. You would be most welcome to join our group and participate in field trips,
regular meetings and other activities. Either way, please contact us for further details.
We meet regularly on a monthly basis in the Barley Village Hall on the third Wednesday of
each month and we have a mixture of guest speakers, activity planning and report
meetings together with field trips to consider the landscape and sites and features
therein. All welcome at any of our meetings.
18th January - Naval History, with
photos - by Bob Hayhurst
15th February - Annual General
Meeting
21st March - Colne's Magnificent
Seven - by Geoff Crambie
18th April - Business & Study Meeting.
16th May - The Lancashire Witches
1612-2012 by Robert Poole of
Lancaster University
20th June - Business & Study Meeting
18th July - Local History, with photos -
by Bob Cotton
15th August - Business & Study
Meeting
19th September - History of Medicine -
by Brenda Hustler
17th October - Business & Study
Meeting
21st November - Whalley, portrait of a
village - by Clifford Astin
Christmas Meeting - Christmas
Meeting
Meeting Dates for 2012
© Pendle Forest History Group 2010
webservices from webfactorynorthwest.co.uk
Welcome to the Pendle Forest History Group
The Pendle Forest History Group was formed in 2007 by members from the
Pendleside villages of Roughlee, Newchurch and Barley to consider and
investigate the history of the ancient area of Pendle Forest.
Hidden away in a corner of East Lancashire is a relatively undiscovered place of natural
beauty and historical interest. Pendle Forest lies within the ancient Forest of Bowland which,
in days gone by was a hunting preserve of Norman Kings. At its heart is Pendle Hill.
There is a great deal of history relating to this fascinating region both documented and still
awaiting discovery, including that of Lancashire Witches, and their trial and execution in 1612.
We have collected a large variety of documents and records that you can browse through,
also reports on our various field walks. All are accessible through links within the pages of
our website. Also you may have your own information about the area that you would like to
share with others. You would be most welcome to join our group and participate in field trips,
regular meetings and other activities. Either way, please contact us for further details.
