Join Us
Blackburn Local History Society welcomes anyone who wants to look more closely at the town and its surroundings.
Who we are for
Our members include long-standing residents, students, family historians and people who have recently moved to the area and want to know its past. No specialist knowledge is needed to take part.
The society exists to promote heritage in the Blackburn area. Membership helps us keep talks, walks and publications open to everyone.
The countryside around the town is part of its history, and members are welcome to explore it with us.
What membership includes
Members receive our newsletter, invitations to all talks and outings, and access to group visits to local record collections.
- The society newsletter, delivered to your door or inbox
- Places on guided walks and archive visits
- Access to the society's library of local publications
- A voice in how the programme of events is planned
A woodland path is a reminder that many routes into town were once working tracks for farms and mills.
Volunteering
Much of the society's work is done by volunteers. Some members help with transcribing documents, others prepare displays, lead walks or help with the newsletter. Every contribution is useful, and you can offer as much or as little time as suits you.
Notes and transcriptions are where most volunteer work begins, often at a kitchen table with a pot of tea.
How to join
To join, contact the society and we will send details of how to become a member and what the current arrangements are. Our committee is happy to answer questions before you decide.
You can also learn more about our work on the about us page or read about the people who run the society on the committee page.
Open country above the town: the view that has drawn walkers and historians to this area for centuries.