From LFHHS yahoo forum
Those of us with ancestors who were weavers and the like may be interested in attending a day of 4 lectures under the heading 'The Changing Fortunes of King Cotton' to be held under the banner of the Federation of Lancashsire Local History Societies on Saturday 23rd February 2013 in the Masonic Hall, Saul St, Preston
Full details from the Federation's secretary -
secretary@lancashirehistory.orgMembership of the Federation is free for societies and individuals up to the end of 2013. - send to members@lancashirehistory.,org
This should be on the Federation's website soon -
http://www.lancashirehistory.org/Gloria