Florence Nightingale and our new season

We were pleased to welcome so many members after the long 'summer' break when the Society held its first meeting of this season on 24th September.

Our opening talk was 'Florence Nightingale' from Professor Elizabeth Mason-Whitehead from the University of Chester's Faculty of Health and Social Care.

Elizabeth presented a very understanding view of this well known Victorian lady. She explained how Florence, who came from a privileged and well-connected family, was one of a small group of women determined to progress in what in those times was an even more male dominated world.  Fortunately Florence had a father who ensured she had a good education and who supported her independence allowing her to gain experience and be in a position to make her illustrious contribution in the Crimean war. Leading a small group of nurses, and with limited resources, Florence developed the facilities and organisation to care for the wounded soldiers. On returning to England, Florence applied her knowledge and insight into establishing nursing as a profession.

The Faculty of Health and Social Care runs a Historical Society for those with an interest in medicine, nursing, midwifery and social work. They run talks, open to the public, and they have a museum. Please click on Museum and talks for more details. If members are interested we should be able to organise a group visit to the museum in Chester.

This year's programme

We are pleased to say we have now finalised our programme for the coming season.

Go to the Programme 2015/2016 tab above to see what Bob Welch has arranged.

We look forward to seeing you all on Thursday September 24th when Professor Elizabeth Whitehead will be telling us about Florence Nightingale.

Heritage Days in September

Heritage Open Days are an opportunity to visits historic buildings not always open to the public. This year's events will be held on 10 - 13th September.

Details of all Heritage Open Day events can be found on their website http://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/. If you want to see what's happening around Chester see Chester and Cheshire open days

Of particular local interest is the restored Lengthsman's Hut at Tilstone lock. This will be open the Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 - 16:00 each day. For more details and parking click on poster.

From 10-13 September, thousands of volunteers across the country invite you to experience local history, architecture and culture. The listings are now live but do keep checking as thousands more will be added in the run up to the festival weekend (as well as any amendments and cancellations). What will you discover?
And remember, everything is FREE to explore!
- See more at: http://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/directory#sthash.6VLLpWvo.dpuf

From 10-13 September, thousands of volunteers across the country invite you to experience local history, architecture and culture. The listings are now live but do keep checking as thousands more will be added in the run up to the festival weekend (as well as any amendments and cancellations). What will you discover?
And remember, everything is FREE to explore!
- See more at: http://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/directory#sthash.6VLLpWvo.dpuf

From 10-13 September, thousands of volunteers across the country invite you to experience local history, architecture and culture. The listings are now live but do keep checking as thousands more will be added in the run up to the festival weekend (as well as any amendments and cancellations). What will you discover?
And remember, everything is FREE to explore!
- See more at: http://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/directory#sthash.6VLLpWvo.dpuf

Cheshire Archives and Local Studies Autumn Programme

Please click on Autumn Programme  to hear about the Cheshire Archives and Local Studies talks and events.

Visit to Tabley House 26th July

An excellent visit with an excellent turnout. Some 30 members and friends of the TB&DHS enjoyed a guided tour of Tabley House. The house which is 'the finest Palladian house' in Cheshire was the home of the Leicester family and includes one of the first collections of English art. Our guide was particularly knowledgeable and helpful. 

Lunch in the cafe afterwards was also particularly good.

Many thanks to Di (and Neville) for organising the trip and sorting out the expenses.

If anyone has any photos, I can add them to this post.

Cheshire Local History Association

Our Society is a member of this Association which will be holding its next quarterly meeting on 7th July.

See Agenda and January quarterly minutes

Exhibition and Event at Nantwich Library

Cheshire Archives and Local Studies would like to draw your attention to an upcoming exhibition of newly digitised photographs funded by Cheshire East Reflects and a talk at Nantwich Library by Linda Clarke. Please see the poster for your information and display.