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Our Online Reference Library is a selection of 100s of websites chosen, organised and maintained by library professionals to answer your questions. Resources marked with * can only be accessed within a Lancashire Library.

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Fleetwood Online Archive of Trawlers is a conservation and archival project supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund and Lancashire County Council. In these pages you will find digital copies of photographs from the collections of Wilfred Dodds and Peter Horsley showing trawlers from Fleetwood, Grimsby, Hull and many other European ports.
This web site was set up by the Lancashire County Archaeological Service from 2001 to 2006, with the support of English Heritage and the fourteen Local Planning Authorities of Lancashire. It comprised a three-stage survey of the historical and archaeological aspects of each of the 33 historic towns across the county. Whilst these are mainly intended for the use of the County Archaeology Service and the Local Planning Authorities, they will also be of use to anyone who has an interest in the towns. The towns covered are...Accrington, Bacup, Barnoldswick,Blackburn, Blackpool, Burnley, Carnforth and Warton, Chorley, Church and Oswaldtwistle, Clitheroe, Colne, Darwen, Fleetwood, Garstang, Great Harwood, Haslingden, Hornby, Kirkham, Lancaster, Leyland, Longridge, Lytham, Morecambe, Nelson, Newburgh Ormskirk, Padiham, Poulton, Preston, Rawtenstall, Ribchester, Slaidburn, Whalley
Lancashire County Library and Information Service’s own website that includes a newspaper index, indexes to armed forces, obituaries, some census data for Burnley area, an Image Archive of local photographs and a dialect poetry index. Community Information contains details of local community, voluntary and self-help groups, clubs and societies.
Search Lancashire Library and Information Service's Local Resources - includes Armed Forces. Local newspapers, Obituaries, Parish Registers, Census indexes and transactions from learned societies in Lancashire, Cheshire and Cumbria.
Lancashire County Library and Information Service's Community Information contains details of local community, voluntary and self-help groups, clubs and societies across the region.
This link will take you to the Lancashire News section of our News and Current Affairs section, where you'll find all your local media sources.
The web site of Economic Development Group of the LCC. Includes such information as: Area Profiles, Research Monitors, State of Lancashire Report, Industry Sector reports, Unemployment updates etc.
The web site of the Lancashire Record Office (LRO), which looks after historic documents relating to the county from about 1115 to the present day. You can also access LANCAT (the Online Catalogue) and details of their holdings of Church Registers from this site. There is also a list of Record Agents on the site who undertake Family and Local History research for a fee.
Lancashire County Council's interactive mapping service contains local maps and aerial photographs for the whole county. Some historic maps for the region are also available on this site. It also provides interactive information on administrative boundaries and local census and social statitistics, and local amenities.
This is a NEW feature of the OnRL, where you can find specific localized information for WHERE YOU ARE. Just click on this your Lancashire link or the "See a list of subcategories" link above, to see all twelve districts of your Lancashire.
Active Wyre is a guide produced by Wyre Borough Council full of guided walks, health walks, cycle rides, family beach activities, sports activities, dance activities, festivals and outdoor events throughout the year. A PDF version is available to download.
Astley Hall, Chorley is one of the most significant buildings in the North West, with a fascinating history of families who lived there and some magnificent architecture. It is now a Musuem and Art gallery. this site gives details of its history, what's on, bookings and opening times.
The Baby Maze is an on-line guide for parents-to-be and families with young children based in the Lancaster and Morecambe area.
Is a resources site for the history of "Owd Bacup" and the Bacup and Stackstead area. It includes links to family and industrial history and many old photographs of historical life in the area.
The website of Burnley Borough Council where you can view the minutes, agendas and reports for meetings of the Council from 2004.
This independently established site includes the Roll of Honour for Burnley which lists men who lost their lives in the Great War. It also currently includes details of over 14,000 men who served and survived in this war.
Centros is Lancaster City Council’s preferred developer for the site. The company specialises in working in partnership with local authorities and other land owners to deliver the regeneration of sites in town and city centres throughout the UK, and has won a number of awards for its work.
A website provided by the Parish Council. It contains Local history information, plus events, entertainment and accommodation in a local directory.
Lancaster with Morecambe was one of the original six places in the country to be named a ‘cycling demonstration’ town, back in October 2005. The campaign continues to turn the district into the Cycling Capital of the North West. The site contains guides, maps, contacts and events.
The website of Chorley Borough Council where you can view the minutes, agendas and reports for meetings of the Council from 2004.
Chorley's 'real' local radio station, staffed entirely by volunteers and broadcasting on 102.8 FM, or listen to live streamimg from their website.
Provides details of local news, sport, what's on and has a directory local of local services.
Chorley People combines local social networking with news, discussions and groups about the local area and is designed for you to have your say about what’s going on in your town.
Diversity FM is Lancaster district's Community Radio Station. It is a YMCA project that is largely run by volunteers of all ages and abilities from the local community. On this site you will find everything you need to know about Diversity FM, their our daily broadcast schedule to radio skills training and about how you can get involved.
With three auditoiums the Dukes in Lancaster host theatre, film, musical and literary events.
The Family NoticeBoard website is a great place to visit for parents, carers and children in and around Lancaster. You will find details of services and activities for all the family. We also publish a free quarterly magazine (available from your local library).
Often you want to find what is the closest library, bus stop, school, leisure facility or other service to your home. Now you can using this search facility. Simply enter your postcode and click the Find button. You will get a list of the closest matches to your address with links to useful maps and other information. Please note that you can only use postcodes within Lancashire.
The Freckleton web site is a showcase for the village. It provides information about local history, the shops, pubs, restaurants, council, businesses, facilities, services and amenities that are available locally.
Furniture Matters is a charitable organisation that collects and distributes used furniture in the Lancaster and north Lancashire area. Their aim is to reduce the amount of household goods that unnecessarily end up in landfill, to improve the quality and quantity of used and reconditioned household items available at low cost to disadvantaged local people, and to provide training and volunteering opportunities for local people, increasing employment prospects for some of those people.
The website of Fylde Borough Council where you can view the minutes, agendas and reports for meetings of the Council from 2005/06 onwards.
The website of the Garstang Courier newspaper.
A competition to find the most enterprising people and places in Lancashire. Enter your idea and you could win up to £25k to help make it happen.
the site hosts a newsletter, what's on, history, photos, map and guide.
Global Link is a Development Education Centre (DEC) based in Lancaster. They run workshops, exhibitions, training and other events in schools, colleges and the wider community on global citizenship issues such as human rights, diversity, refugees, fair trade and sustainable development.
Lancashire Young People's Service for Lancaster and Morecambe. Arts and Crafts Activities, Clubs and Groups, Educational Activities, Events, Fun for Friends and Family, Hobbies and Pastimes, Nights Out, Sporting and Physical Activities, Activities for young people with disabilities.
The Grand Theatre, under it's many names, has been a major part of the social and cultural life of Lancaster since being built in 1782. Own and run by Lancaster Footlights Club the theatre is a venue for amateur drama and music in the city.
An independently produced site on the Lancashire town of Great Harwood providing information and images relating to the town's history and development. It includes sections on pubs, buldings, parks, the cotton industry etc. You'll need Flash player to view some parts of the site.
The Gregson is one of the main centres for community events, workshops and entertainment in Lancaster.
Local news about Heysham, the minutes of Heysham Neighborood Council, events and links to local associations.
Timetables and news from the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Ferry Services.
Lancaster Historic Maps scanned from the Lancaster University Library Map Collection (unless otherwise stated). The jpeg images may be reduced to fit the screen and can usually be enlarged, depending on your browser.
The website of Hyndburn Borough Council where you can view the minutes, agendas and reports for meetings of the Council from 2004.
It's our City' is a group of Lancaster residents who came together when the Centros Miller proposals to develop the Canal Corridor area were announced.
The King's Own Royal Regiment Museum - a resource for all those interested in the history of the regiment since 1680. Our website is packed with information, photographs and suggestions for further study and many links to other sites of interest.
Inside Information, Hookup Spots and Stuff Only Locals Know. The Knowhere Guide is a compilation of (unedited) information and views supplied by its young users. It is not a conventional tourist guide! Add your own information. Be aware that none of the information is accredited and the language is unedited.
The website of Lancashire Police which includes crime prevention, links for your neighbourhood, help and advice for victims of crime and job vacancies.
LEP was formed to promote economic growth and prosperity throughout Lancashire and has developed from a merger of the Lancashire West Partnership and East Lancashire Partnership. Their web site provides details of their activities, contact details and useful links.
The website of Lancashire's Fire and Rescue Service which includes information on fire safety, current campaigns, your local station, free home fire safety checks and job vacancies.
The web site of the Lancashire Local History Federation which was formed in 1973 and is the official co-ordinating body for local history in the County Palatine of Lancaster.
Lancashire Village Websites and rural Lancashire information links.
Lancaster and Morecambe College has been providing further education and training on the Morecambe Road site for over 50 years, meeting the needs of our local residential and business communities.
A family based tourism site about Places to Stay, Things to do, Places to Eat, Places to Visit and Places to Shop in and around Lancaster.
Lancaster Castle's interactive website includes a film trailer and virtual tour. Your browser will need a flash plugin to view this site.
The website of Lancaster City Council where you can view the minutes, agendas and reports for meetings of the Council from 1993.
The website of and guide to the historic Priory and Parish Church of St. Mary, Lancaster
Information on the Visitor Information Centres in Morecambe and Lancaster.
Here’s where you can get the low down on Lancashire Constabulary. You can find out about Force facts: Our departments, Our vehicles, Our equipment and much more! Why not check out the ‘behind the scenes’ area where you can take a tour of real life cells or take up the police speak challenge and see how quickly you can say the whole police alphabet!
An independently produced site which is full of of historical detail and images relating to the area around Lytham and St. Annes-on-Sea.
The Lancashire Museums website links to webpages of the five county museums in Lancaster (the Castle, Judges Lodgings, Cottege Museum City Museum and Maritime Museum) and events, exhibitions and activities.
The village website for Nether Kellet which provides a guide to the village and its history, listings for local groups and events and local business. The local newletter "Round and About" is also archived here and available to download.
A useful profile of the health of the people of north Lancashire produced by the NHS Trust.
The website of the North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust includes contact information and general information about the service including some leaflets in pdf form. The service was formed following the merger of the four former ambulance services; Greater Manchester, Mersey Regional, Cumbria and Lancashire in July 2006.
The web page of the society provides details of their publications, both in and out of print; contact details etc
How is Lancashire doing? Oneplace tells you how well your local public services are working together to tackle local problems. Like reducing traffic congestion, improving the local environment, combating crime and making the area safer, or providing more affordable housing. Using independent information, Oneplace provides information on your council, health, housing, police and fire and rescue services. Now, for the first time, you can find all this information in one place, written in everyday language. Use it to hold your local public services to account.
An independently produced site which is full of of historical detail and images relating to Oswaldtwistle. It replaces the former Ossygobbin site which is no longer available.
Maps and information from Lancaster City Council and ParkWise.
The website of Pendle Borough Council where you can view the minutes, agendas and reports for meetings of the Council from the beginning of 2007.
The website of Preston City Council where you can find links to the reports of the various council committes. Records start from 2000. Also includes explainations as to the role of a councillor, as well as how to find and contact local councillors.
One man and his dog recommend good walks in the Penwortham and Preston area and further afield plus other dog related information.
On the outskirts of Burnley - a town once dominated by the textile industry, lies Harle Syke, the home of Queen Street Mill, the last surviving, operational steam powered weaving mill in the world. Now a 'living museum' where you can explore local life and history.
This Recycling Directory is compiled by The Recycling Forum of Lancaster District, a group of committed individuals who aim to encourage waste reduction and recycling locally.
The website of Ribble Valley Borough Council where you can view the minutes, agendas and reports for meetings of the Council from 2003.
This site presents a pictorial history of Rossall Beach and the Fylde arranged thematically and covering Thornton, Cleveleys Fleetwood, Blackpool, Lytham, St Annes and Poulton Over Wyre.
The website of Rossendale Borough Council where you can view the minutes, agendas and reports for meetings of the Council from 2005.
The community forum for Rossendale with news, events, local history and an "expats" section. The site also includes a business directory and photo gallery. Registration is required to use some of the site's features, but this is free.
'rubothered' is a new website aimed at children, young people, parents and professionals living, working and studying in the Blackpool area.
Established as a sixth form college in 1974, Runshaw has grown over the last thirty years into a thriving community meeting the needs of learners from across the region at its three centres. Our sixth form centre in Leyland offers a wide range of A Levels and Vocational programmes. We also provide education for adult students from Basic Skills to Higher Education at our two adult centres in Euxton and Chorley. Our Chorley centre also has vocational facilities that are used by learners of all ages. Runshaw's Business Centre delivers training and development programmes and work based training to hundreds of businesses across the North West.
The Safer Lancashire website was developed to promote the work of each district Community Safety Partnership and link this together with information from other strategic and local partners. It provides contact details for a whole range of bodies and agencies and information, reports and advice and gives access to the Lancashire Community Safety Audit
Slyne with Hest's own village website, icludes Rolling News, an Events Diary, a local Business directory and local History.
The website of South Ribble Borough Council where you can view details of council meetings,agendas and minutes, including Area Committee meetings. Minutes start from 2000.
This site provides links to local information (events, shopping, property, accommodation, jobs, etc.) for small towns and villages and their surrounding areas. There is also a localized genealogy noticeboard.
A 'one-stop-shop' for information, facts and figures about any local area. You can input a postcode or town name; it will tell you how far away a service is from your postcode
Founded in 1899 and originally dedicated to Queen Victoria, the VCH is an encyclopaedic record of England's places and people from earliest times to the present day. These pages from British History Online provide free access to most of the Lancashire volumes.
Run entirely by dedicated volunteers, this site is full of local information about the Lancaster and Morecambe Bay area.
Lancaster and Morecambe Vision, in partnership with Lancashire County Council with support from the North West Development Agency.
A site produced by Fylde Borough Council promoting the area and providing details of travel, events, accommodation and local activities and attractions.
This community site provides information of the activities within Medlar-with-Wesham including details of Wesham Town Council, Wesham Community Pride Trust and Wesham Interact, a project which aims to improve access to leisure learning, information and social opportunities for older people.
The website of West Lancashire Borough Council where you can find links to search for the committee documents of the Council from 2004.
The website of Wyre Borough Council where you can links to view the minutes, agendas and reports for meetings of the Council going back to 1995.
All your city councillors with full contact details and attendance records.
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