Library
The Society’s reference library is housed at the Liverpool Record Office, and is available for consultation by members of the Society and the public.
Within the library there is a wide range of books and journals, built up over many years. There is a complete set of Transactions of the Society. There are also transactions of other historical societies – local, national and worldwide. Suggestions by members for additions to stock are welcome.
The contents of the library have been added to the Record Office catalogue A Liverpool Library card is required for access to the contents of the library. Back copies of transactions of non-local societies are in closed access storage areas and advance notice of visits is required.
Liverpool Central Library
3rd Floor, William Brown Street
Liverpool L3 8EW
Telephone: 44 (0)151 233 3069
http://liverpool.gov.uk/libraries/archives-family-history/
Landslip on Chester Road, Northwich, about 1893The effects of brine extraction in the Northwich area caused numerous incidents of subsidence, including this landslip. The mines have now been stabilised, enabling extensive rebuilding in the town centre.