Our History
The Society was established in 1972.
The prime objective of the Society is to c
ollect, preserve and promote
the history
of
of
Richmond, Burnley and Cremorne.
Our holdings includes information,
photographs, and publications about
the people, buildings,
homes,
homes,
industries,
schools, societies
and
groups who contributed to
the development of Richmond.
Collection and Reference Materials:
Located on the lower level of the Richmond Library,
Our reference materials provide an amazing insight into Richmond's history.
Take time to explore our information which is organised into:
Subjects People Streets Industry Council Reports Maps Newspaper articles
Family Histories, over 20,000 photographs Books and Newsletters
Postal Directories Rate Records
Our reference materials provide an amazing insight into Richmond's history.
Take time to explore our information which is organised into:
Subjects People Streets Industry Council Reports Maps Newspaper articles
Family Histories, over 20,000 photographs Books and Newsletters
Postal Directories Rate Records
The Richmond and Burnley Historical Society endeavours to provide accurate and up-to-date to provide accurate
and up-to-date information on its website and collections but takes no responsibility for the accuracy
or completeness of that information.
and up-to-date information on its website and collections but takes no responsibility for the accuracy
or completeness of that information.
As we are volunteers, we will aim to respond to your enquiry as soon as possible.
Sometimes we receive over 20 enquiries a week and we endeavour to complete the responses after hours.
Your enquiries are important to us and we appreciate your interest in the history of the area.
Sometimes we receive over 20 enquiries a week and we endeavour to complete the responses after hours.
Your enquiries are important to us and we appreciate your interest in the history of the area.