Delve into family history research with Lancashire Archives and Local History
Are you a new starter to family history or a seasoned expert that has got stuck with a tricky name? Find out more about how to research your family history with Lancashire Archives and Local History.
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Most of us don't have paintings of our family members from 300 years ago as the Shuttleworth family of Gawthorpe Hall do. However, there is still lots we can find out about past family members with the resources available through Lancashire Archives and other places.
Come along to find out more about what is available and how to use them, whether you want to discover your family tree, the history of a building or a place the friendly staff from Lancashire Archives will show you how to get started.
Includes admission to the Hall and An Account of Life: Gawthorpe in the 1600s exhibition.
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| Ticket type | Ticket category |
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| Event ticket price | £8.00 |
The basics
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Call 01282771004
Upcoming events
Great Big Green Week - Tree ID and Woodland Workshop
Join a National Trust Ranger and discover more about some of the oldest and most fascinating trees here in the grounds of Gawthorpe Hall.
An Account of Life: Gawthorpe Hall in the 1600s
An exhibition bringing the household of Gawthorpe Hall in the 1600s to life, through the original account books of the Shuttleworth Family.
Gawthorpe Textiles Collection exhibition
A fantastic display of beautiful historic textiles from the collection of Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth, across four rooms of the Hall.
Creative Writing Workshop
Be inspired to have a go at writing inside the stunning setting of Gawthorpe Hall on this creative writing workshop.