The history of Astley Bridge to be explored at meeting
A talk will be delivered by Peter Street on Tuesday, August 26, at 7.30pm at The Parish Centre on Church Road, Bolton, BL1 5RR.
There is parking at the centre on the road.
Tea and coffee is available before the meeting at £1.
Admission is £1 for members and £2.50 for guests.
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Books by the society will be on sale.
Halliwell Local History Society was formed in 1986 by a group of people who were intent on recording and keeping alive the history of the Halliwell Township, which incorporates Smithills.
The next meeting will be September 30.
For more information visit https://halliwell-lhs.co.uk/
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