Due to the current situation with the Covid-19 virus, it has been decided to cancel the remaining Wednesday night talks on Prehistoric Renfrewshire at Bianco Nero. I will be in contact with the current students on the Monday night Genealogy course to consider what we do. For the time being our scheduled Saturday morning heritage… More Covid-19 Update – 16 March 2020
During this period of uncertainty we would like to remind you that you can buy vouchers for our heritage walks and talks. Any vouchers bought between 16th March and the 28th June 2020 will be valid for use until the 31st June 2021. Each voucher costs £6 Buy 1 Voucher Buy 2 Voucher Buy 4… More Walk & Talk Vouchers 2020
Our History Talks for March and May 2020 are now available for booking.… More History Talks 2020
Our Heritage Walks for the period March to May 2020 are now listed on our Heritge Walk Page Bookings ar now being taken for the March and early April walks at https://www.totaltickets.org/o/374… More Heritage Walks March to May 2020
Lobnitz shipyard in Renfrew mostly built and specialised in Dredgers and Dregde equipment for clients worldwide. During World War II the construction of dredgers contunued, though mostly for Admiralty contracts. This article looks at the Mulberry Harbours and HMS Pelorus.… More Lobnitz at War
Are you interested in your Scottish Family Origins? Then this 10 week course is for you! Over the10 weeks you will be introduced to the basics of genealogy, looking at information gathering and then using offical an non offical records for your investigations.… More Searching for your Ancstors
Start the new decade learning something new about Paisley. It’s been a few years since we did our first New Year Heritage Walk, but it’s back for 2020! We will explore Paisley’s Hidden Heritage – exploring what lies beneath our feet and up above. From the archaeology of Paisley Abbey to lost streets, buildings and… More FREE New Year 2020 Heritage Walk
Heritage Walk/ History Talk Vouchers and Genealogy Research Vouchers are now available. They make a great christmas present for anyone interested in History or researching their family tree. The History Talk/ Heritage Walk vouchers can be purchased separately or in packs of 2/ 4/ 6 or 8.Single voucher is £6. 2 cost £11, 4 cost… More Vouchers for Christmas… and beyond
Join is on our 2nd A Taste of Paisley Heritage Walk as we explore the West End of the Town. This walk is being run in association with the Tannahill Arts Festival and will explore areas connected to Robert Tannahill in the West End of Paisley, along with many other aspects of the areas history.… More A Taste of Paisley Heritage Walk: The West End
Join us at 7pm in the Mile End Mill, reception meeting room, for workshop exploring Paisley’s Textile Heritage through maps. We will also refer to the Ordnace Survey Name Books which give some information on properites shown on the maps. Book online at https://www.totaltickets.org/e/100050 ticket sales stop at 5pm on day of event.
