Hawkshead: It's History, Archeology, Industries, Folklore, Dialect, etc. etc. by Henry Swainson Cowper, F.S.A. 1899
The following books contain useful information about the history of Lancashire.
Topics covered include the history of Lancashire, bibliographies and archival gu ides, journals and newspapers, pedigrees, biographical sources,occupational sour ces, family histories, parish registers, monumental inscriptions, probate record s, official lists of names, directories, estate and family papers, religious rec ords, records of national, county and local administration, educational sources, and migration. Published in three volumes: v.1. Sources. v.2. Registers Inscriptions & Wills. v.3. Family Histories & Pedigrees.
Published by the Federation of Family History Societies in association with SA & MJ Raymond.
An index to place names mentioned in the titles of topographical articles in the published volumes of the Victoria County History of Lancashire.
For details of guides and textbooks on genealogy and family history, see the Genealogy section.