Social Media Contributions - Facebook Groups - History and Heritage posts

Social Media Contributions
Facebook Groups - History and Heritage posts

Brewery History Society - George The Fourth Hotel, Leyland, Lancashire, Magee Marshall & Co. Ltd.

Brewery History Society - George The Fourth Hotel in Leyland

Over the last few years, I have been contributing to a number of Facebook Groups that are related to History and Heritage. These are either of local (to Preston and Lancashire) interest or of national interest. My contributions to the latter will generally be about subjects that do relate to Preston or the wider area of Lancashire, unless I have travelled further afield and have seen something of interest on my journey.

The topics include Benchmarks, Brewery History, Milestones, Pillboxes, Preston History and Preserving Preston’s Heritage, to name the main ones.

Most of the groups are 'Public', which means they can be viewed without joining, as long as you are registered on Facebook. You do need to sign up to the groups to contribute though.

Benchmarks of the British Isles

A group where you can post your photos of the benchmarks of the British Isles

https://www.facebook.com/groups/248287263516088/user/1383847582/

Brewery History Society

The Brewery History Society was established in 1972 to promote research into the history of the brewing industry of the British Isles and beyond. The aim of this Group is to provide an online forum, both for full members of the Society and for others with an interest in the subject. Society Members receive quarterly copies of the Society's Journal, Brewery History, as well as regular, more informal, Newsletters. Visits are arranged to breweries and maltings as well as guided walking tours of sites of historical brewery interest in London and elsewhere.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/361623233305855/user/1383847582/

You can visit the Society’s website at:

www.breweryhistory.com

Milestone Society

This is a group for everyone who is interested in the history and conservation of milestones and other historic waymarkers. They have mapped over 16,000 milestones, boundary markers and tollhouses on our website, www.MilestoneSociety.co.uk. Share information, exchange hints on restoration techniques, engage your local highways and conservation officers! Find a milestones walk around your neighbourhood to explore with others.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilestoneSociety/user/1383847582

You can also visit their website at:

www.MilestoneSociety.co.uk

Pillbox Study Group

The Pillbox Study Group are committed To The Study & Preservation of 20th Century United Kingdom & International Pillboxes & Anti-Invasion Defences.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepillboxstudygroup/user/1383847582/

You can also visit their website at:

www.pillbox-study-group.org.uk

Preserving Preston’s Heritage

This group was set up by volunteers united by a shared passion for Preston and its history and heritage. They are the first to understand the frustration and anger surrounding this sensitive topic. However, they have undertaken this venture in a spirit of positivity. Fed up with words, they instead decided to take action. The members of the group are generally lay people and by no means experts in this field. They are gradually learning about the workings of local and national government, legislation, Historic England, funding etc. They wish for the group to be positive, constructive and to connect people willing to join them in their campaign.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/preservingprestonsheritage/user/1383847582/

You can also visit their website at:

https://www.preservingprestonsheritage.org.uk/

Preston History

A group for those interested in the history of Preston in Lancashire, and in history in general. This was formed off the back of the Preston History website, which is a solo project run by Peter Smith.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/prestonhistory/user/1383847582

You can visit the website at:

https://prestonhistory.com/

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