Pulford & Poulton
Local History Group
Exploring the History of our Local Area
Welcome to the Pulford & Poulton Local History Group
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The group manages an archive available to members of local historical documents and photographs that have been donated by local people.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.
Upcoming Meetings
Meetings are held in Pulford Village Hall starting at 7.30pm unless otherwise stated.
Wednesday 16th April
"Cotton - Liverpool & Lancashire"
by David Hearn
At one time over one million people in Britain were directly involved in the cotton business and most of these were in Lancashire which, of course, included Liverpool. The story of cotton through the eyes of Liverpool, Manchester and the rest of Lancashire is as fascinating as it is disturbing on several levels.
Wednesday 21st May
AGM at 7.00pm followed by
"Stretton Watermill"
by Tom Jones
The history of the watermill lying about 10 miles from Chester. There are two water wheels, one at each end of the mill. Although records show that a mill existed on this site as early as the mid 14th century, the oldest surviving structure dates from 1630. The mill finally ceased operation in 1959 and is now a 'working' museum.
Wednesday 18th June
""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.