From its beginning in 2000 the History Group has maintained a programme of monthly talks from guest speakers on a host of local history topics.
Visits to local places of interest also feature in the group’s programme.
The group manages an archive available to members of local historical documents and photographs that have been donated by local people.
The local history group is involved in encouraging research into the history of Cheshire, and spreading the enjoyment of knowing about it, especially as it applies to the parish of Pulford and Poulton. This website gives an introduction to this history from the earliest days to the present as well as providing information about our current activities.
Meetings are held in Pulford Village Hall starting at 7.30pm unless otherwise stated.
"The Relationship between Welsh Settlers and Native Patagonians"
by Graham Edwards
Following his talk last year about the experiences of the original Welsh settlers in Argentina and the difficulties they faced under the leadership of Richard Jones Berwyn, this talk will focus on the relationship that developed between the settlers and native Patagonians they lived alongside.
"More Discoveries in Old English"
by James Harvey
Following his talk last year on the origins and basics of Old English this talk will explore the literature and etymology of some of our common words.
"The History of Chester's Water Supply & the River Dee"
by Tim Ackerley
The talk is an illustrated journey along the Dee and how it has provided our drinking water of varying quality over the centuries. The historical origins for an organised water supply starting with the Romans. One of Tim Ackerley's previous roles was Water Treatment manager for Dee Valley Water and prior to that Technical Services Manager for Chester Waterworks.