ADDITIONAL FIELD VISIT Saturday 24th August - 10.00 a.m. start
This walk over to Hilbre Island will be a combined visit involving Merseyside Industrial Heritage Society and Merseyside Archaeology Society members. The Hilbre Islands are located off the West Kirby coast and consists of three islands, Little Eye, Middle Eye and Hilbre and are accessed by walking across the sands, which takes approximately one hour. . We will concentrate mostly on the industrial archaeology, including examining the remains of the buoymaster’s house and workshops occupied by Trinity House and the telegraph station and house operated by MDHB. There is also the ruin of the lifeboat station to visit. The landscape is rich in earlier archaeology which has been recently surveyed, such as slipways, tramways and salt works. There are also potential Saxon/Viking buildings Hopefully we will have access to the day room where we can store our belongings. I am also trying to arrange access to some of the other buildings and await confirmation from Wirral Borough Council. A small museum in the buoymaster’s workshop is being created and we can see how this is progressing. Meet at the slipway by the marine lake boathouse at the end of Dee Lane in West Kirby with a view to starting our walk at 10.00 a.m. prompt. Please be on time. We will be following the tide out and will be starting back no later than 2.30 p.m. Please email me at roy.forshaw@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk if you a planning to attend. Consider this before booking All three islands are encountered on the journey across the sands. This takes approximately one hour, over 1½ miles. Please note that the walk can be strenuous, particularly if the wind is against you. Some of the route will be on the natural sandstone surface which has undulations and is liable to be slippery when wet or where covered with lichen. Once on the main island, accessed up an inclined roadway, the surface is predominantly grass although there are uneven areas of sandstone where the island has been eroded. The walk will also take advantage of steps on cliff slopes to access the lower archaeological features. There are composting toilets on the island but you will need to bring your own refreshments as none will be available. Morrison’s supermarket is close by if you want to stock up. We will be crossing following the tide out so there may be areas of wet sand and 6 inches of water in depressions to negotiate. A minimum footware of hiking boots is recommended and possibly a 2 change of socks in case your feet get wet on the way over. Bare feet are not recommended due to sharp shells etc. Bring waterproofs as there is not much shelter on the island. Transport Arrangements Andrew Hodgson has pointed out that 24th August is the day of the proposed Merseyrail guards strike. A limited stop service will run from James Street (only) to West Kirby half-hourly at 02 and 32 past the hour. It returns at 03 and 33. No service after midday or so until the 2.33pm from West Kirby. The Arriva 437 bus runs every 10 minutes from Cook Street (off Castle Street) Liverpool. One departs at 8.48am, thence via Sir Thomas Street and Victoria Street next Tunnel, arriving at WK (via Upton) at 9.43am. Arriva 407 (every 20 minutes) departs at 8.45am and arrives at 9.39am, travelling via Moreton. The bus takes twice as long as the train!
SOME OTHER DATES FOR YOUR DIARY (NON M.I.H. FIXTURES)
Thursday 5th September 2019 - 2.00pm at Wirral Archives, Lower Ground Floor, Canning Street, Birkenhead CH41 1ND.
Tramcar Manufacturers, 1860 to1913 - illustrated talk by Rob Jones Rather modestly, Rob did not include this notice in the newsletter but there is nobody better qualified than he to talk on this subject. It should be a great presentation. Free seats can be booked by phoning 0151 608 2929 or at archives@wirral.gov.uk.
Leigh Spinners Mill, Park Lane, Leigh, WN7 2LB - Saturday 20th April (MRIAS)
This is a Grade II* listed structure, comprising a six-storey mill, boiler house and chimney stack built in 1913. It is considered to be at risk by English Heritage. A charity, the Leigh Building Preservation Trust was formed to restore the steam engine and engine house. In 2018 the engine turned for the first time in many years. Meet at 10.45 at the site entrance, there will be a charge of £4.00 (to be donated to the Project). Refreshments are available on site.
If you would like to join this visit, please contact Neil Davies at mrias@btinternet.com
The Mike Stammers Memorial Lecture - 8th May at Merseyside Maritime Museum
Hosted by the Centre for Port and Maritime History, this lecture will commence at 6.15pm and will feature Rachel Mulhearn as speaker. Her title will be “Don’t think of emigrating!”, on the theme of Liverpool and overseas migration during the First World War.
Rainhill 190 Celebrations - 25th to 29th May 2019
During the Spring Bank Holiday Rainhill will be celebrating the 190th anniversary of the Rainhill Trials. A replica of Stephenson’s Rocket, loaned from the Railway Museum in York, will be on display over the three days.
Trip on the Daniel Adamson - Saturday 1st June (MRIAS)
This trip on the 1903 steam ship will take passengers from Anderton to Acton Bridge, returning by coach, with a tour of the Control Room on the Boat Lift. Meet at 11.00 at Anderton boarding point. The cost is £30.00. Numbers are limited to 15. See the contact details above for Neil Davies.
This walk over to Hilbre Island will be a combined visit involving Merseyside Industrial Heritage Society and Merseyside Archaeology Society members. The Hilbre Islands are located off the West Kirby coast and consists of three islands, Little Eye, Middle Eye and Hilbre and are accessed by walking across the sands, which takes approximately one hour. . We will concentrate mostly on the industrial archaeology, including examining the remains of the buoymaster’s house and workshops occupied by Trinity House and the telegraph station and house operated by MDHB. There is also the ruin of the lifeboat station to visit. The landscape is rich in earlier archaeology which has been recently surveyed, such as slipways, tramways and salt works. There are also potential Saxon/Viking buildings Hopefully we will have access to the day room where we can store our belongings. I am also trying to arrange access to some of the other buildings and await confirmation from Wirral Borough Council. A small museum in the buoymaster’s workshop is being created and we can see how this is progressing. Meet at the slipway by the marine lake boathouse at the end of Dee Lane in West Kirby with a view to starting our walk at 10.00 a.m. prompt. Please be on time. We will be following the tide out and will be starting back no later than 2.30 p.m. Please email me at roy.forshaw@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk if you a planning to attend. Consider this before booking All three islands are encountered on the journey across the sands. This takes approximately one hour, over 1½ miles. Please note that the walk can be strenuous, particularly if the wind is against you. Some of the route will be on the natural sandstone surface which has undulations and is liable to be slippery when wet or where covered with lichen. Once on the main island, accessed up an inclined roadway, the surface is predominantly grass although there are uneven areas of sandstone where the island has been eroded. The walk will also take advantage of steps on cliff slopes to access the lower archaeological features. There are composting toilets on the island but you will need to bring your own refreshments as none will be available. Morrison’s supermarket is close by if you want to stock up. We will be crossing following the tide out so there may be areas of wet sand and 6 inches of water in depressions to negotiate. A minimum footware of hiking boots is recommended and possibly a 2 change of socks in case your feet get wet on the way over. Bare feet are not recommended due to sharp shells etc. Bring waterproofs as there is not much shelter on the island. Transport Arrangements Andrew Hodgson has pointed out that 24th August is the day of the proposed Merseyrail guards strike. A limited stop service will run from James Street (only) to West Kirby half-hourly at 02 and 32 past the hour. It returns at 03 and 33. No service after midday or so until the 2.33pm from West Kirby. The Arriva 437 bus runs every 10 minutes from Cook Street (off Castle Street) Liverpool. One departs at 8.48am, thence via Sir Thomas Street and Victoria Street next Tunnel, arriving at WK (via Upton) at 9.43am. Arriva 407 (every 20 minutes) departs at 8.45am and arrives at 9.39am, travelling via Moreton. The bus takes twice as long as the train!
SOME OTHER DATES FOR YOUR DIARY (NON M.I.H. FIXTURES)
Thursday 5th September 2019 - 2.00pm at Wirral Archives, Lower Ground Floor, Canning Street, Birkenhead CH41 1ND.
Tramcar Manufacturers, 1860 to1913 - illustrated talk by Rob Jones Rather modestly, Rob did not include this notice in the newsletter but there is nobody better qualified than he to talk on this subject. It should be a great presentation. Free seats can be booked by phoning 0151 608 2929 or at archives@wirral.gov.uk.
Leigh Spinners Mill, Park Lane, Leigh, WN7 2LB - Saturday 20th April (MRIAS)
This is a Grade II* listed structure, comprising a six-storey mill, boiler house and chimney stack built in 1913. It is considered to be at risk by English Heritage. A charity, the Leigh Building Preservation Trust was formed to restore the steam engine and engine house. In 2018 the engine turned for the first time in many years. Meet at 10.45 at the site entrance, there will be a charge of £4.00 (to be donated to the Project). Refreshments are available on site.
If you would like to join this visit, please contact Neil Davies at mrias@btinternet.com
The Mike Stammers Memorial Lecture - 8th May at Merseyside Maritime Museum
Hosted by the Centre for Port and Maritime History, this lecture will commence at 6.15pm and will feature Rachel Mulhearn as speaker. Her title will be “Don’t think of emigrating!”, on the theme of Liverpool and overseas migration during the First World War.
Rainhill 190 Celebrations - 25th to 29th May 2019
During the Spring Bank Holiday Rainhill will be celebrating the 190th anniversary of the Rainhill Trials. A replica of Stephenson’s Rocket, loaned from the Railway Museum in York, will be on display over the three days.
Trip on the Daniel Adamson - Saturday 1st June (MRIAS)
This trip on the 1903 steam ship will take passengers from Anderton to Acton Bridge, returning by coach, with a tour of the Control Room on the Boat Lift. Meet at 11.00 at Anderton boarding point. The cost is £30.00. Numbers are limited to 15. See the contact details above for Neil Davies.
VARIOUS UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday 9th March 2019 - Wirral History & Heritage Fair
This is always a very popular event, held at the magnificent Birkenhead Town Hall. MIHS did very well there last year and we are looking for a repeat, with volunteers needed to staff our stand. If you could spare some time on this Saturday, please let the Secretary know.
Monday 11th March 2019 - The Runcorn Locks Project (Graham Wallace)
At its peak the Bridgewater Canal required two sets of double locks in Runcorn between the Top Locks basin and the River Mersey. Over the years the canal fell into disuse culminating in both lock flights being filled in around 1965, at the time of the building of the Runcorn - Widnes (Jubilee) Road Bridge.
The building of a new Runcorn - Widnes Bridge has given the opportunity to re-open one of the two flights of locks, which would outlet into the Manchester Ship Canal, thereby creating several new canal rings.
What will it take to make this dream a reality? Graham Wallace is Chair of the project and he should know!
UPDATE ON THE LONG WEEKEND - 3rd to 6th May
22 people have now signed up for our 43rd annual Long Weekend at Nottingham and we are pleased to announce that we now have a suitable hotel! This will be the Best Western Plus Nottingham Westminster, 312 Mansfield Road, NG5 2EF, where we are assured of a warm welcome. A well as being very interesting the LWE is always a lot of fun. If you fancy coming this year there is still time to book, just contact Pete Purland or Renie Verity. All you will need at this stage is a £25 deposit!
Visits will be selected from the following:
Friday 3rd May
Erewash Museum 10 -16
Bridge Inn, Cotmanhay, for food
Bennerley Viaduct
Saturday 4th May
Bestwood Winding Engine
Canalside Heritage Centre
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington
Great Central Nottingham
Sunday 5th May
Papplewick Pumping Station
Green’s Windmill
Bilsthorpe Heritage Museum
Newark Air Museum
Monday 6th May
Nottingham Industrial Museum (Woolaton Hall)
Pleasley Colliery (on way home)
Final costs for the weekend will similar to those in 2018.
FIELD TRIPS 2019
As most people are aware, in 2020 MIHS is co-hosting the National AIA Conference, as part of which we will be guiding parties of delegates around the key IA sites of Merseyside. In preparation for this 2019 will see us inviting members to join us on three “dummy runs” to iron out details of our organization. Here are the dates and visit venues. There will be more details in our next edition.
8th June: Tour of Birkenhead Docks and Pacific Road Tram Museum, Leader Rob Jones
29th June: St Helens area (Rainhill station and museum. Sankey Viaduct and Canal, World of Glass Museum (lunch), IA heritage in St Helens centre, Cannington Shaw and Pilkingtons glass works, Sankey Canal Basin at Blackbrook, Stanley Bank Slitting Mill and Copper Works). Leader, Maurice Handley
13th July: Widnes, Runcorn and Warrington area (Catalyst Museum, Spike Island, the Jubilee Bridge on foot, Runcorn (lunch), Bridgwater Canal, lock flight and railway bridge, Warrington Transporter Bridge or Norton Water Tower). Leader, Maurice Handley
Saturday 9th March 2019 - Wirral History & Heritage Fair
This is always a very popular event, held at the magnificent Birkenhead Town Hall. MIHS did very well there last year and we are looking for a repeat, with volunteers needed to staff our stand. If you could spare some time on this Saturday, please let the Secretary know.
Monday 11th March 2019 - The Runcorn Locks Project (Graham Wallace)
At its peak the Bridgewater Canal required two sets of double locks in Runcorn between the Top Locks basin and the River Mersey. Over the years the canal fell into disuse culminating in both lock flights being filled in around 1965, at the time of the building of the Runcorn - Widnes (Jubilee) Road Bridge.
The building of a new Runcorn - Widnes Bridge has given the opportunity to re-open one of the two flights of locks, which would outlet into the Manchester Ship Canal, thereby creating several new canal rings.
What will it take to make this dream a reality? Graham Wallace is Chair of the project and he should know!
UPDATE ON THE LONG WEEKEND - 3rd to 6th May
22 people have now signed up for our 43rd annual Long Weekend at Nottingham and we are pleased to announce that we now have a suitable hotel! This will be the Best Western Plus Nottingham Westminster, 312 Mansfield Road, NG5 2EF, where we are assured of a warm welcome. A well as being very interesting the LWE is always a lot of fun. If you fancy coming this year there is still time to book, just contact Pete Purland or Renie Verity. All you will need at this stage is a £25 deposit!
Visits will be selected from the following:
Friday 3rd May
Erewash Museum 10 -16
Bridge Inn, Cotmanhay, for food
Bennerley Viaduct
Saturday 4th May
Bestwood Winding Engine
Canalside Heritage Centre
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington
Great Central Nottingham
Sunday 5th May
Papplewick Pumping Station
Green’s Windmill
Bilsthorpe Heritage Museum
Newark Air Museum
Monday 6th May
Nottingham Industrial Museum (Woolaton Hall)
Pleasley Colliery (on way home)
Final costs for the weekend will similar to those in 2018.
FIELD TRIPS 2019
As most people are aware, in 2020 MIHS is co-hosting the National AIA Conference, as part of which we will be guiding parties of delegates around the key IA sites of Merseyside. In preparation for this 2019 will see us inviting members to join us on three “dummy runs” to iron out details of our organization. Here are the dates and visit venues. There will be more details in our next edition.
8th June: Tour of Birkenhead Docks and Pacific Road Tram Museum, Leader Rob Jones
29th June: St Helens area (Rainhill station and museum. Sankey Viaduct and Canal, World of Glass Museum (lunch), IA heritage in St Helens centre, Cannington Shaw and Pilkingtons glass works, Sankey Canal Basin at Blackbrook, Stanley Bank Slitting Mill and Copper Works). Leader, Maurice Handley
13th July: Widnes, Runcorn and Warrington area (Catalyst Museum, Spike Island, the Jubilee Bridge on foot, Runcorn (lunch), Bridgwater Canal, lock flight and railway bridge, Warrington Transporter Bridge or Norton Water Tower). Leader, Maurice Handley
OUR NEW YEAR MEETINGS
Monday 14th January 2019 - Thomas Brassey, Railway Builder (Peter Bolt)
Peter is Chair of the project to recognise Thomas Brassey with a statue at Chester, and an expert on the great man’s career.
Monday 11th February 2019 - Members’ Evening
Not so long now! Once again the Secretary is appealing for short contributions to what is usually one of the best meetings of the year. Please get in touch!
Monday 11th March 2019 - The Runcorn Locks Project (Graham Wallace)
Graham Wallace is Chair of the project to recreate the link from the Bridgewater Canal basin in Runcorn down to the Ship Canal.
Monday 8th April 2019 - Memories of the Lancashire Coal Field (Alan Davies)
Alan worked in mining at Parkside, Coventry, Bickershaw, Castle Drift and Wigan collieries and ended up managing Hilltop Colliery, Bacup. This will be a fascinating talk from someone with real hands-on experience.
May 3rd-6th Long Weekend in Nottingham
Flyers available at AGM or contact Peter at petepurland@btopenworld.com
Monday 14th January 2019 - Thomas Brassey, Railway Builder (Peter Bolt)
Peter is Chair of the project to recognise Thomas Brassey with a statue at Chester, and an expert on the great man’s career.
Monday 11th February 2019 - Members’ Evening
Not so long now! Once again the Secretary is appealing for short contributions to what is usually one of the best meetings of the year. Please get in touch!
Monday 11th March 2019 - The Runcorn Locks Project (Graham Wallace)
Graham Wallace is Chair of the project to recreate the link from the Bridgewater Canal basin in Runcorn down to the Ship Canal.
Monday 8th April 2019 - Memories of the Lancashire Coal Field (Alan Davies)
Alan worked in mining at Parkside, Coventry, Bickershaw, Castle Drift and Wigan collieries and ended up managing Hilltop Colliery, Bacup. This will be a fascinating talk from someone with real hands-on experience.
May 3rd-6th Long Weekend in Nottingham
Flyers available at AGM or contact Peter at petepurland@btopenworld.com
Merseyside Industrial Heritage Society Data Protection Privacy Policy
1. Introduction Local societies are required to have a policy on why members’ personal information is collected, how it is used and stored. The purpose of this policy is to comply with the Data Protection Acts.
2. Why do we collect your personal information?
• To record a list of members and manage subscription payments
• To communicate information on meetings, field trips and other matters of interest to members
3. What information do we hold?
• Members’ Names, Postal and Email Addresses and Telephone numbers.
• Speakers’ and partner organisations contact details
4. Who uses this data?
• MIHS Committee members
• The Data Controller is the Chairman
• The Data Processors are the Treasurer (members) and the Secretary (speakers)
5. Where is this information stored?
• Electronic and paper records held by the Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary. These officers will keep members’ contact details confidential and not share them with third parties without the permission of the individuals.
6. Types of data • Electronic spread sheets with members’ contact details
• Sign-in books • emails & Correspondence
• Photographs of individuals. Website & Facebook
7. Consent for data collection & storage
• All members of MIHS are asked for their personal details and for their consent to store this information.
• This privacy notice is displayed on the MIHS website and a copy is given to all prospective members.
8. Retention of Personal Information
• Members’ personal information will be stored as long as they are members.
• If a member should leave the Society this information will be destroyed following an annual review of membership records. Members failing to pay their subscription will be assumed to have left.
• If an ex-member wishes to continue to receive communications from MIHS their details may be held until they ask for this to discontinue.
• Other records will be stored only for as long as it is necessary. For example speakers may be asked to return to give a further talk.
9. Rights of individuals The GDPR includes the following rights for individuals:
• the right of access;
• the right to rectification;
• the right to erasure;
• the right to restrict processing;
the right to object
1. Introduction Local societies are required to have a policy on why members’ personal information is collected, how it is used and stored. The purpose of this policy is to comply with the Data Protection Acts.
2. Why do we collect your personal information?
• To record a list of members and manage subscription payments
• To communicate information on meetings, field trips and other matters of interest to members
3. What information do we hold?
• Members’ Names, Postal and Email Addresses and Telephone numbers.
• Speakers’ and partner organisations contact details
4. Who uses this data?
• MIHS Committee members
• The Data Controller is the Chairman
• The Data Processors are the Treasurer (members) and the Secretary (speakers)
5. Where is this information stored?
• Electronic and paper records held by the Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary. These officers will keep members’ contact details confidential and not share them with third parties without the permission of the individuals.
6. Types of data • Electronic spread sheets with members’ contact details
• Sign-in books • emails & Correspondence
• Photographs of individuals. Website & Facebook
7. Consent for data collection & storage
• All members of MIHS are asked for their personal details and for their consent to store this information.
• This privacy notice is displayed on the MIHS website and a copy is given to all prospective members.
8. Retention of Personal Information
• Members’ personal information will be stored as long as they are members.
• If a member should leave the Society this information will be destroyed following an annual review of membership records. Members failing to pay their subscription will be assumed to have left.
• If an ex-member wishes to continue to receive communications from MIHS their details may be held until they ask for this to discontinue.
• Other records will be stored only for as long as it is necessary. For example speakers may be asked to return to give a further talk.
9. Rights of individuals The GDPR includes the following rights for individuals:
• the right of access;
• the right to rectification;
• the right to erasure;
• the right to restrict processing;
the right to object
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