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Books & Maps

Do you know of any interesting books about Ormskirk and the surrounding area?  Please let us know at past@ormskirk.gb.com

We also welcome addition comments on the books we have already reviewed.

A History Of Scarisbrick

Mona Duggan
Carnegie Publishing
ISBN 1-85936-040-8 

Interesting history of Southport's neighbour including chapters on religion & education.  Illustrations tend towards pictures of people rather than places.

The Leeds & Liverpool Canal:  History & Guide

Mike Clarke
Carnegie Publishing
ISBN 1-85936-013-0

A comprehensive and interesting history of the entire canal (which was begun at Halsall cutting on 5th November 1770).  Gives an insight into the pre-railway use of the canal as a prime means of reaching the developing bathing resort of Southport.  Also provides fascinating detail of the importance of the canal in the life of Burscough and the port of Tarleton. 

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