Any editors/publishers of local history journals who do not already participate
in the BUBL Journals service (URL: http://bubl.ac.uk) may be interested in
providing the Tables of contents/abstracts in order to bring their publication
to a wider audience and take advantage of the hierarchical search facility,
Kenneth McMahon
Phil Hudson wrote:
> Hi Jeanette,
>
> In reply to your query on the mags
> I can add one or two to your list as I am owner, editor, compiler or sub to
> the following.
>
> Yorkshire History Quarterly, a journal for local history, archaeology,
> family history and heritage topics, dealing only with material relevant to
> the ancient County of Yorkshire's three ridings.
> Lancashire History Quarterly, journal for local history, archaeology,
> family history and heritage topics, dealing only with material relevant to
> the ancient County Palatine of Lancashire.
> The Yorkshire journal is now seeking subscriptions for the fifth volume.
> The Lancashire journal is now seeking subscriptions for the third volume.
> Issues are in A4 format, 48 pages, contains a wide range of topics with
> illustrations. Its content is designed to appeal to a broad readership,
> experts and amateurs alike. Subscription rates in UK are £14.00 per annum,
> post paid.
>
> The journal exists to publish new works by new and established writers,
> articles that are often not considered suitable for the 'glossies' or the
> academic journals are always welcome. Phil Hudson the editor hopes to
> encourage students and local enthusiasts to write about the history of
> their local areas, villages, buildings, families, agriculture, old
> industries, mills etc. A booklet 'Writing for Lancashire or Yorkshire
> History' has been prepared as an aid to those wishing to contribute. If
> you are interested and need to discuss anything do feel free to write in or
> to phone Phil on 01729 825773 anytime. e.mail
> [log in to unmask]
>
> YORKSHIRE: Recent issues have included articles on Pocklington,
> Huddersfield, Ingleton Mills, Flamborough Head, Wombwell, the Ancient
> Family of Wharncliffes, Wortley nr Sheffield, Ribblehead Station, Coverham
> Abbey and Middleham Castle, Monastic lands in NE Yorks, The Squire of
> Askrigg; Vintage Cycling; Graveslabs and Cross Fragments in the Wolds;
> Watermills at Ingleton; Turnpike Roads; New Hall, Hawnby; Quakers & the
> Burial Ground; Kirkby Overblow Poll Tax of 1379; A Yorkshire Genius; North
> East Monasteries and Saltmaking; Women of Tadcaster. The new series will
> include items on industry; East Coast Fishing Industry; early town history;
> famous Yorkshire men and women; archaeological sites. All issues have
> occasional features on Landscapes, Family History, Places-Names, Places to
> visit. Regular Book Reviews, research and help pages, comments, letters and
> Local Society listings.
>
> LANCASHIRE: Recent issues have included articles on Photographers of
> Rossendale, The Cartmel Fell Enclosures, Stirzaker Family History, Plague
> in Liverpool, The Wildmans of Willow Mill, Caton, Whiston Industry, The
> Burrow of Blands, Industry in Warrington, When I was a Lass, Haigh
> Windmill, Medieval Quernmore, Cinder Hill, Tottington, Oliver Birstwistle,
> Roman Roads, Whit Monday in Colne. The new series will include items on
> Industry in Warrington; Lancashire Quakers, Servant Maids in Manchester,
> Victorian Southport, early town and village history; water and windmills,
> Accrington Brickmakers, John Leland, famous Lancashire men and women;
> memories of Bolton and Wigan, archaeological sites. All issues have
> occasional features on Landscapes, Family History, Places-Names, Places to
> visit, Book Reviews, research and help pages, letters and Local Society
> listings.
>
> VISIT OUR WEB SITE AT:
> http://www.users.daelnet.co.uk/hudson-history/index.html
>
> Overseas annual subscription rates:
> USA/Canada £19.40
> Australia £20.30
> Middle East £20.00
> Europe £18.00
>
> To be paid in sterling UK Bank only, or add £5 to cover the exchange
> charges.
>
> All prices are surface mail, (airmail rates are extra add £6.00)
>
> Sorry we do not have any quick method of payment, only via the post.
>
> CONTREBIS
> the annual journal of the LANCASTER ARCHAEOLOGICAL & HISTORICAL SOCIETY
> HONORARY EDITOR
> Prof., W.T.W. Potts, M.A., Ph.D., D.Sc.
>
> Now in its 23rd year. available at £3 per vol plus 70p&p in UK from
> Hudson History of Settle
>
> The Lancashire Local Historian
> The annual journal of the Lancashire History Federation
> Edited by Dr Alan Crosby
> In its tenth year
> Price per Vol £3 plus 75p&p available from Hudson History of Settle
>
> North West Regional Studies Journal
> Ed by Dr Eliz Roberts of Lancaster Univ.
> Price £3 plus 75 p&p From Hudson History of Settle.
>
> The Sedbergh Local Historian
> Annual journal of Sedbergh History Soc
> Price £4 incl postage from Hudson History Settle
>
> I have details and stock for sale several others if you want details let me
> know
>
> Cheers Phil Hudson.
>
> MORE INFO ON HUDSON HISTORY at
>
> http://www.users.daelnet.co.uk/hudson-history/index.html
>
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> > From: [log in to unmask]
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: local history journals
> > Date: 13 January 1999 12:59
> >
> > Dear Listees,
> > As a librarian, I ought to know or be able to find out the answer to this
>
> > question, but I've drawn a blank (or perhaps I'm being lazy!).
> > Does there exist a list of all the local history journals published in
> Great
> > Britain (other than the more general journal lists such as Willing's and
> > BUCOP)? I want to ensure that we scan (or have someone scan for us) all
> of
> > them for medical and health references.
> > Thanks
> > Jeannette
> >
> > Jeannette Lake
> > Head, Bibliographic Services
> > Wellcome Institute Library
> > 183 Euston Road, London, England, NW1 2BE
> > tel: 0171-611 8499
> > email: [log in to unmask]
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Kenneth McMahon,Systems Division,Andersonian Library,University of Strathclyde,
101 St James' Road, Glasgow, G4 ONS. Tel: 0141-548-4459, Fax: 0141-552-3304
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