Libraries celebrate county's key day

Libraries and museums across the county are getting ready to celebrate Lancashire Day on November 27.
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Lancashire Day dates back to 1295, when the county sent its first representatives to Parliament.

This marked Lancashire’s move into the wider sphere of politics.

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Visitors to the Record Office on Bow Lane, Preston, will be able to buy refreshments from a pop–up cafe, hosted for the occasion by The Friends of Lancashire Archives.

Fleetwood Library will host a food demonstration supported by Twelve restaurant in Thornton.

Demonstrations of Lancashire food using locally-sourced produce will take place.

This event will take place on Tuesday, November 28 from 7pm to 9pm, with tickets costing £2.50.

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County Coun Peter Buckley, Lancashire County Council’s cabinet member for community and cultural services, said: “We’ve got a good range of events for people of all ages to enjoy.

“I’d encourage everyone to drop in and celebrate the history of our fantastic county, in a really enjoyable way.”

Anyone who lives in the UK can join a Lancashire library, either online or by visiting in person. Membership is free.

More information about all the events being held in Lancashire libraries is available at www.lancashire.gov.uk/libraries, or by calling 0300 123 6703.

For more details about events being held in Lancashire County Council museums, visit www.lancashire.gov.uk/museums