The Society's purpose is to carry out and publish research into these two historic communities
on the south-west coast of Lancashire, England and their surrounding area.
Since its foundation in 1985 the Society has published nine books and a historic map.
Two more books are being prepared for publication.
Members of the society correspond with people from many parts of the world
who share an interest in the area, exchanging information, especially on family history.
A category of Friend of the Society has been set up for overseas correspondents
who receive an annual newsletter in return for a modest subscription
Our publications include:
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Crossens Southport's Cinderella Suburb |
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Don E Want Ony Srimps The story of fishermen of Southport and North Meols OUT OF PRINT |
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New Ainsdale The Struggle of a Seaside Suburb 1850-2000 |
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New Birkdale Growth of a seaside suburb, 1850 - 1912 OUT OF PRINT |
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Birkdale and Ainsdale Past and Present Combined historical and modern map |
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Families and Cottages of Old Birkdale and Ainsdale Histories of cottages with family trees OUT OF PRINT |
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Old Birkdale and Ainsdale Life on the Southwest Lancashire Coast, 1600 - 1851 The last few copies are now for sale |
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Links Along the Line The story of the development of golf between Liverpool and Southport New edition now published by Phillimore |
Now Available:
North Meols, Southport
A parish and its people before 1820
For a limited time only, Harry Foster's book on Crossens
is available at a saving of five pounds.
For further details, please click on Crossens
You may also be very interested in:
Martin Mere Lancashire's Lost Lake
Further Information about the Society
| Where are Birkdale and Ainsdale? |
How to order publications |
How to become a Friend of the Association |
Future Publications |
The Society's page is maintained by: webwright