News
2021 Programme of meetings
Due to the governments Covid 19 restrictions we are unable to commence our programme for 2021. We hope to resume meetings in the Spring on the fourth Monday of the month at 7.30 p.m. at the WI Hall
PROGRAMME FOR 2021
Due to restrictions during Covid 19 pandemic the programme may be altered .
DATE SPEAKER TTITLE
Jan 25th Norman Baker Prestbury in the 18th Century
Feb 22nd Michael Coles T B A
Mar 22nd Rebecca Silence Trams come to Prestbury
Apr 26th Nicholas Herbert Inns and traffic in the coaching age
May 24th Peter McNeil A day at the races
June 28th David Lyle The scouts and Prestbury
Sept 27th Tony Noel The Canons
Oct 25th David Jones Prestbury High St in living memory
Nov 27th Michelle Rees Prestbury Paths
New Publication! – The Prestbury Post
We are pleased to offer a new local history booklet, which has been researched and written by our chairman Tony Noel, telling the story of the Prestbury Post. Members of the the Sumption family have run the village postal service for more than 140 years, a significant service to the local community and a noteworthy part in our local history. Many in the village will be aware that Prestbury Post Office has recently closed its doors and its future remains uncertain.
Copies are available from Prestbury Library or can be purchased at our talks and meetings. Cost £3.00.
April Meeting – change of venue
Please be aware there is a change of venue for our April meeting. The presentation has been moved to the Village Hall in Bouncers Lane due to essential maintenance at the W.I. Hall.
Please join us for a talk by local history author and researcher Norman Baker at 7:30pm on Monday 23rd April.
February 26th Meeting
2018 Programme Announced!
Please have a look at our Meetings & Events page to see details of next year’s talks, events and walks.
Winter Newsletter now available
We hope you enjoy our Winter Newsletter 2017
Try our Christmas Crossword!
Why not try your hand at our Christmas Crossword and see how well you know the history of our village?! https://prestburyhistory.com/plhs-christmas-crossword
Hints and Answers are available. You can complete it online or print it out.
We hope you enjoy it. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Prestbury School – Monday 23rd October
Join us at 7:30pm on Monday 23rd October at the Prestbury WI Hall.
The subject for the meeting will be the history of Prestbury School. This will take you on a journey back to 1702 with founding of the first church school in the parish and through the centuries, telling the story of how the school has developed into the establishment we know and love today.
The presentation will be followed by tea & coffee and there will be an opportunity to share your own memories and photos of the school.
NEW! Street Directories
We are currently in the process of digitising the Prestbury entries in the local street and trades directories. 1901 and 1903 are now available to view online via our Street & Trade Directories page.