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FOR THE YEAR 1895. VOLUME XLVII.

NK\V SERIES. VOLUME XI.

LIVERPOOL:PRINTED FOR THE SOCIETV.

1896.

LIVERPOOL PUBLIC LIBRARY,

it.

The Authors of Papers alone are responsible for the facts

and opinions expressed in their several communications.

The present volume has been prepared for the press by

R. D. RADCLIFFE, M.A., Ch. Ch. Oxford, F.S.A., Honorary

Secretary and Editor.

LIST OF SOCIETIES IN CORRESPONDENCE WITHTHE HISTORIC: SOCIETY OF LANCASHIRE

AND CHESHIRE.

Society of Antiquaries of London.

Society of Antiquaries of Sco-.land.

Koyal Historical ami Archaeological Society of Ireland.

Uoy.il Archaeological Institute, London.

Society of Antiquaries of Newcaslle-on-Tync.

Kent Archaeological Society.

Somersetshire Archaeological Society.

Sussex Archaeological Society.

Chcs'.cr Archaeological Society.

Cumlieiland and \YesUiioreland Antiquarian Society.

Leicestershire Archaeological Society.

Yorkshiie Antiquarian and Topographical Association.

Shropshire Aichixeological Society.

Archilectural and Arcli;eoloL;ical Society of Lincoln ami Notts,

Manchester Literary Club.

Suffolk Archaeological Institute.

New Knghxiul Genealogical Society.

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C O N T 1- X T S .

Old Morcton Hall, and its Past anil Present O.vners.By Robert Head ([plate and 2 woodcuts] ............ i

The Plans of Moreton Old Hall. Reprinted from Mr. Henry Taylor's Old Halls of Lancashire and Cheshire. (2 plans] ...................................................... 13

Berwick Hall. ]5y William Oliver Roper. (/ rlate]...... 21

S. Helen's Church, Sephton. By the Rev. (',. \Y. Wall,M.A. (4 plaits) ................................................ 37

Norman Remains at Sephton Church. J!y Edward \V.Cox. i Woodatt]..............................'.................. 103

Notes on the Parish Churches of Wirral. ]!y Win.Fergusson Irvine (/ plate) ................................. 107

Cheshire in the great Civil War. P.y A. M. Robinson,F.R.G.S.................................:....................... 137

Notes on Altcar Pari.-,li. P.y the Rev. William Waibmton.(2 plates}... .......... .......................................... 157

Some Historical Notes on the Chapel of Our Blessed Lady, Parbold, Lancashire. By William Frederick Price (/ plate) ................................................ 207

COMMUNICATIONS.Leaves from an Antiquary's Note- Book. By Edward \V.

Cox ................. ............................................. 235

Notes by the Hon. Local Secretary for Sefton District... 252

Suggestions for describing Ancient Buildings. By Henry"'i'aylor ............................................................ 257

Report for 1895 ............................................. . ..... .. ............ 259J'apers read, 1895 .............. .................. ................................ 759New Members elected, 1895........ .......................... .................. 260Balance Slice's............... ........ ................ ... .... ..................... 260Index ................. .......... .............................. ........ ............... 261

Editoiial Notes and Acknowledgments ....... ......... . .................. vList of Societies in Correspondence .......................................... viList of Illustrations........... ................. ........ ........................... viiiCouncil and Officers, fur the year 1896..................... . ............... ix

List of Member;............................................................ ........ xiList of Honorary Local Secretaries .......................................... xxvi

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

Frontispiece. Berwick Hall, Lancashire.................. Title Page.

I. Moreton Old Hall, Cheshire (Bird's-eye view) ... 4-5

[ Woodcuts Entrance to Great Hall, page 9 ; Fireplace in the Retiring Room, page 11.]

IT. Moreton Old Hall, Ground plan..................... 16-17

III. Ditto First Floor plan ............... 18-19

IV. S. Helen's Church, Sephton ............... ........... 39

V. Ditto The Tower Arch ............... 44

VI. Ditto The Screen, Ikilkley Chapel... 75

VII. Ditto Interior ........................... 80

[ Woodcut Norman Capital found at Sephton, page 103.]

VIII. Bebington Church ....................................... 125

IX. Map of Lancashire, from the Harleian MS....... 177

. X. Altcar Parish Church Communion Vessels andAncient Fonts ....................................... 179

XI. Douglas Chapel, Parbold Exterior and InteriorViews ................................................... 205

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COUNCIL AND OFFICERS, FOR TIIF VKAR 1896.

president.

TIIK RIC.HT REV. THE LORD B13HOI' OK CHESTER, D.l).

TIIK RIGHT REV. THE LORD BISHOP OF OXFORD, D.D., F.S.A., E.r-I'mi.lfiit.THOMAS GLAZEBROOK RYLANDS, F.S.A., Kx-PrtsUcnt.

THE LORD I.IEUT. OF CHESHIRE (THE DUKE OF WESTMINSTER, K.G.)TIIF. LOUD I.IEUT. OF LANCASHIRE (TIIK EARL OF SEFTOX, K C. )

THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF DERBY, U.C.I;.'THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF LATHOM.

THE RIGHT HON. W. E. GLADSTONE.'THE REV. THE RECTOR OF LIVERPOOL.

JOHN RUSK.IN, I.I..I). JOHN PAUL RYLANDS, F.S.A.

TO SERVE TO END OF 1596.

vs of Council.

TO SERVE TO END OF 1997.

E. W. COX.GEORGE GRAZKIiROOK, F.S.AW. E. GREGSON.J. G. PRENTICE.

W. I). H. UEANE, M.A. T. AI.GF.RNON EARI.E. I.IEUT.-COL. FISIUVICK, F.S A. REV. EDWARD I'OWKLL.

TO SERVE TO END OF 1398.

JOHN HARGREAVKS. HENRY FEET, F.S.A. A. M. ROBINSON. \V. O. ROPER.

H3on. Urcneurer.

II. D. ESHELBY, F.S.A.

Uou. librarian,

G. T. SHAW.

lion. Curator.

CHARLKS POTTER.

Ifoon. Secretary ans EMtoi'.

R. D. RADCI.IFFK, M.A., Cli. Ch., Oxon., F.S.A.

Hjoii. Hssistaut Secretaries.

T. N. MORTON. W. FERGUSSON IRVINE.

©fficcrs of the Society since commencement.

presibcnfs.1. Right lion. Francis, isl Karl of Ellesmere, Lord-Lieut. of

Lancashire ---------2. Right Hon. Charles William, 3rd Earl of Seflon, I.onl-Licut.

of Lancashire ........3. General (lie lion. Sir Edward Cast, K.C.H., D.C.L. -4. Right Hon. William Eu-art Gladstone, M.l>.5. Joseph Mayer, F.S.A., &c. -------6. Rev. Canon Hume, D.C.L., LL.l)., i\:c. -7. The Very Rev. J. S. Howson, D.I)., Dean of Chester -8. Thomas Glazcbrook Rylands, F.S.A., &c. - - - - 9 Right Rev. The Lord bishop of Oxford, F.S.A. -

10. RIGHT REV. THE LORD ISisuoi* OF CHESTER, D.D.

Secretaries.Rev. A. Hume. LL.l)., and 11. C. 1'idgeon.

A. Ilume, LL.l)., and Rev. Thomas Moore, M.A.1848.1851.1854. Ihnne, LL.l).

1855.1856.1857.1864.1867.1875.1876.1877.1882.

1884.

1888.

1848.1851.1859.1867. 1869. 1871. i8?v 1870 1877. 1880. iSSv 1886. 1889. 1889.

Rev. A. Ilume, LL.l).Rev. A. 11 time, LL.D.Rev. A. Ilume, LL.l).Nicholas Waterhouse.David liuxton.David liuxtou.David liuxton.C. T. Gatty, F.S.A.C. T. Gatty, F.S.A.

i 1C. M. Ilance, LL.l;. ) 1 R. I). Radcliffe, M.A. )

K. D. Radciiffe, M.A., F.S.A.

R. D. RADI-UKFE, M.A. , F.S.A. j

Assistant Secretaries. Thomas G. Wedgwood. \V. W. Rundell. I. IF. Genii. I. II. Genii. Charles Dyall. [Arthur Wakefield.] Eugenio Londini. Etigenio Londini. T. N. Morton.

T. N. Morton.

T. N. Morton. T. N. MOUTON.

1848.1860.1867.1886.

librarians.Joseph Mayer, F.S.A. Rev. Thomas Moore, M.A. David ISuxton. Nicholas Waterhouse. Nicholas Waterhouse. John R. Hughes. |ohn R. Hughes. C. T. Galty, F.S.A. E. M. HnnVc. LI.. 1!.

(Opiets in in W. Thompson \Yatkin. W. Thompson Watkin. George T. Shaw. G. T. SHAW.

treasurers.Thomas Avison, F.S.A.William Burke.Tohn G. Jacob.II. I). F.SHKI.HY, F.S.A.

Joseph Mayer, F.S.A. Joseph Mayer, F.S.A. A. C. Gibson, F.S.A. A. C. Gibson, F.S.A. II. Ecroyd Smith. II. Ecroyd Smith. J. Harris Gibson. j. Harr s Gibson. I. Harris Gibson.

J. Harris Gibson. \V. Forshaw Wilson. W. C. Ashby 1'riit. CiiAui.F.s POTTER,

1848.

.854.i«55- i8u;. 1866. 1869. 1875. 1879. 1885. 1889.

?. // is requested that notice i<e given A> the -9<v/v/i»n' of am- errors, of address, or death.

LIST OF ME M B I£ R S ,

Corrected to jot/i SeHember, iSqb.

The names of Life Members are printcil in SMALL CAPITALS, ami those of Uosi.loul Members,

have an asterisk atlacbeti.

DATH OF KI.KCTION.1889. April 4 -Abraham, Miss E. C. Riveiham, r.rassendale

Park, Liverpool.

1889. Jan. 10 "Abraham, Thomas Fell. 53 Bidston road, O.xton.

1877. Feb. 22 Adshead, George Haward. F'crn Villas, 94 Bolton road, L'endleton, Manchester.

1895. Nov. 7 -Allwood, T. Massey. Orrell village, Lither- land.

1889. Jan. 10 *Alsop, J.\V., 15.A. 14 Castle street. Liverpool. 1893. Jan. 12 *Angus, John II. Upton road, Bidston,

Cheshire.

1889. Feb. 21 Arkle, Richard Naylor, M.A. 13 Old square, Lincoln's Inn, London, W.C.

1895. Feb. 7 Ashworth, Alfred. Tabley Cirangc, Knutsford.

1888. Mar. 22 :;: Athenfeum Library, Liverpool.

1889. Feb. 7 :;: Atkinson, \\m. Christopher. 8 Harrington street, Liverpool.

1890. Jan. 23 "Ayrton, William. 9 Cook street, Liverpool.

1886. Nov. 18 "Banner, John S. Harmood. Ashficld Hall, Neston, Cheshire.

1889. Mar. 7 :;: Bartlett, William. Highfiekl Mouse, Knotty Ash, Liverpool.

1892. F'eb. 25 *Beazley, Kdwin A. 25 Water street, Liverpool.1896. Feb. 13 Ueeston, Charles G. Long lane, . \ughton.1891. Dec. 3 *Bell. Henry. Greenfield, West Kirby, (Cheshire.

xii List of Members.] >ATK OF Kl.I'X'l I')N. '

1864. Dec. i *Benas, 15. I.. 5 Prince's avenue, Liverpool.1889. Mar. 7 :; 'Benckc, Albert Henry, M.A. Bentham, West

Derby, Liverpool.1894. April 5 "Bennett, Richard. Nottingham Buildings,

19, Brunswick street, Liverpool.1888. Nov. 29 *!!irchall, Charles. 'The Laurels, Church street,

Kgremont, Cheshire.1896. Tan. 16 "llirkenhead I'"rec Public Library. Birkenhead.1891. Feb. 19 Birley, Major Hugh Arthur. Woodsidc,

Knutsforci.31 Birmingham Central Free Library. Katcliff

place, Birmingham.1870. April 7 Blackburn Free Library. Blackburn. 1891. Feb. 5 Blerkly, William Henry. Thelwall Lea,

Warrington.1883. Mar. 8 Blundell, Rev. T. B. If., M.A., Hon. Canon of

Liverpool; Hon. Chaplain to Her Majesty the Queen. Halsall Rectory, Ormskirk.

1888. Mar. 22 Bodleian Library. Oxford.1890. Nov. 6 :|: Bootle Free Library. Oriel road, Bootle.1888. Mar. 22 Boston Athenaeum. Boston. U.S. A.; c/oMessrs.

Kegan Paul, Trench, Triibner ct Co., Pater­ noster house,Charing Cross rd., London, W.C.

1889. Jan. 10 Boston Public Library. Boston, U.S.A. : c/o Messrs. Kegan Paul, Trench, Trtibner & Co.

1853. Dec. 15 Bossi, Arthur. Care of Thompson, Melly& Co., Brown's Buildings, Liverpool.

iSSi. Dec. i Bourne, Robert W. Higham, Northiam, Sussex.

1889. Feb. 21 '"Bradbury, George. 14 Cook street, Liverpool.1890. Feb. 20 : ' : ]>rakell, Henry Edward. 15 Penkett ro.ul,

Liscard, Cheshire.1896. Jan. 16 Brearley, Rev. J. B . M, A. Burscough Vicarage,

Ormskirk.1891. F'cb. 5 Bretherton, Rev. Humphrey W., M.A.

Kccleston Rectory, Chorley.1891. Nov. 5 British Museum Library: c/o Messrs. Dulan

and Co. 37 Soho square, London, \V.1876. April 20 Bromley, fames, The Homestead, La-thorn,

Ormskirk.

List of Members. x5tDATE OF ELECTION.

iSSS. Feb. 23 BROOKF., COLONEL THOMAS, F.S.A. Armitage Bridge, Huddersfield.

1868. Feb. 6 BROOKS, SIR WILLIAM CUNLIFFE, Bart., M.P., F.S.A. Barlow Hall, Manchester.

1891. Mar. 19 *Brown, Jacob G. 20 Btompton avenuei Sefton Park, Liverpool.

1893. Mar. 23 "Browne, Henry B. Norcot, Poulton road,Seacombe.

iSSi. Jan. 27 Burnley Literary and Scientific Club, (per T. G.Crump, B.A., M.B., Hon. Sec.) Burnley.

Bury Co-operative Society. Bury.1879. Jan. 9 Caraher, Hugh. Boyne Lodge, Abbey road,

Llandudno.1885. Jan. 22 Caroe, W. 1). 94 Clieyne Walk, Chelsea, S.W. 1888. Nov. 15 Carrington, W. A. Bakewell, Derbyshire.1894. Nov. i "Carson, Thomas Ellis. 62 Grove street,

Liverpool. 1891. Nov. 5 Castle, Kgerton, M.A., F.S.A. 49 Sloane

gardens, London, S.W.1889. Feb. 21 "Caton, Richard, M.I). Rodney street, Liver­

pool.iSSS. Dec. 13 CHADWICK, EDWIN. Mottram road, Staly-

briclge.1889 Jan. ro Chester, the Rt. Rev. the Lord Bishop of,

D.I). The Palace, Chester, President.1879. Jan. 9 Chetham Library. Manchester.1893. Feb. 23 Chicago Public Library. Chicago, U.S.A.1859. April 14 CLEMENT, LEONARD. Forest View, Nelson-in-

Marsden, Burnley.1892, Nov. 3 ::'Cockbain, T. Herbert. 19 James street, Liver­

pool.1891. Nov. 5 "Cook, Edmund. Hornby Villa, Hoylake,

Cheshire.1855. May 24 "CUMBER THOMAS. B 13 Exchange Buildings,

Liverpool.1894. Nov. i *Cornett, Alfred. 15 Lord street, Liverpool.1889. Mar. 7 "Cox, Edward W. Highfield South, Rock

Ferry.1888. Nov. 15 Crane, John C. West Millbury, Mass., U.S.A. 1895. Dec. 5 Crook, John. 6 Waterloo road, Southport.

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xiv List of Members.DATE or ELECTION.1889. Feb. 21 i;: Crosfield, John D. Forest Hey, Northwich.1889. Mar. 7 CROSSK, COLONEL THOMAS RICHARD. Shaw

Hill, Chorlcy.1896. Mar. 26 "Cullen, Hugh, Junr. Oakhill park, Old Swan,

Liverpool.1888. Mar. 22 Darwen Free Public Library. Darwen.1888. Nov. i Day, Robert, F.S.A., M.R.I.A. 3 Sidney

place, Cork.1895. Nov. 7 l)e Hoghton, Sir James, Bart. Hoghton

Tower, Preston.1890. Jan. 23 "Deane, W. D. II., M.A. New College,

Arundel avenue, Sefton park, Liverpool.1889. Tan. 10 "Dempsey, Miss Ellinor Mary. Sand Hey,

Iloyluke.1893. Nov. 30 DERIIY, THK EARL OK, G.C.I!. Knowsley,

Prescot, Vice-President.1892. Nov. 3 Detroit Public Library. Detroit, Michigan,

U.S.A. (Per B. F. Stevens, 4 Trafalgar square, London, W.C.)

1857. April 23 DKVONSHIRE, '1'iiF. DUKE OF, K.G. Chats- worth, Chesterfield.

1890. Jan. 23 Dickinson, John, c/o F. Dickinson, Newark Park, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire.

1895. Dec. 5 Dickson, Edmund. i r, Westcliffe road, Southport.

1894. Nov. 15 *l)unthorne, Edwin E. 27 Lord street. Liver­ pool.

1888. Mar. 22 Earle, Hardman Arthur. 7 I lill street. Rutland Gate, London, S.W.

1890. Feb. 20 Earle, Major Henry, D.S.O. Westfield, Cam­ bridge.

1888. Feb. 9 * Earle, T. Algernon. Hartford, Cheshire.

1894. April 5 :;: Eccles, Edgar. Oakhill, Roby.

1891. Mar. 5 Ecroyd, W. Lomeshaye Mills, Burnley.

1890. Jan. 9 Eden John. Colwyn, North Wales.

1851. Jan. 7 EGERTON OF TATTON, THE LORD. Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire.

1891. Mar. 19 "Elliot, Robert J. 111 Chatham street, Liver­ pool.

List of Members. xvDATE OF ELECTION".

1891. Jan. 22 Ellis, Thomas Ratcliffe. 18 King street, Wigati.

1889. Oct. 31 Esdaile, George. The Old Rectory, Platt-in- Kusholme, Manchester.

1886. Nov. 18 *Eshelby, H. Douglas, F.S.A. So Shrewsbury road, Oxton, Birkenhead, Hon. Treasurer.

1848. Nov. 23 Evans, Edward. Bronwylfa, Wrexham.

1878. Jan. 10 Fairclough, John. Latchford Grange, War- rington.

1871. Jan. 12 FF.RGUSOX, WILLIAM, F.C.S., F.G S., F.R.S.E. Kilmundy House, near Mintlaw, N.B.

1891. Feb. 19 ffarington, Lieut.-Col. R. A. Mariebonne, Wigan.

iSSS. Nov. 15 "Finney, Charles F. Htiyton House, Huyton.

1880. April i Fishwick, ],ieut.-Col. Henry, F.S.A. The Heights, Rochdale.

189 r. Mar. 19 "Fletcher, Mrs. Alfred. Allerton House, Wool- ton, Liverpool.

1890. Nov. 6 Formby, John. Formby Hall, Formby.

1891. Dec. 3 :;: Fox, John D. 29, Rocky lane, Anfidd, Liverpool.

1853. Dec. 15 FRANKS, SIR AUGUSTUS WOOI.LASTON, K.C.B., M.A., F.R.S., P.S.A. British Museum, London.

1875. Jan. 7 GARNETT, WILLIAM. Quernmorc Park, Lan­ caster.

1890. Jan. 9 :|: Gatehouse, Charles. Westwood, Noctorum, Birkenhead.

1880. Nov. 18 Gatty, A. S., M.A., F.S.A. York Herald, Herald's College, London.

1867. April ii "f GENN, JOHN HAWKE. Rutland House, Nicholas road, Blundellsands.

1862. Mar. 6 GLADSTONE, RIGHT HON. WILLIAM EWART, M.P. Hawarden Castle, Flintshire, Vtie- Presidenl.

1889. Feb. 21 '-"Gladstone, Robert. Harrington street, Liver­ pool.

1893. Nov. 2 :;: Goffey, Thomas. Amalfi, Blundellsands, Liver­ pool.

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xvi List of Members.DATK OF ELECTION.

1889. Nov. 14 *Gregson, Wm. Eugene. 43 Moor lane, Great Crosby.

1854. Aug. 31 Grenside, Rev. William Bent, M.A. Melling Vicarage, Carnforth.

1892. Jan. 28 :;: (irierson, (ieo. 12 Paradise street, Liverpool.

jSgr. Nov. 5 "Grylls, A. C., M.A. Newton School, Rock Ferry, Birkenhead.

1890. Nov. 6 "Hannay, A. M. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool.

1883. Jan. 25 "Hargreaves, John. Kgerton Park, Rock Ferry.

1894. April 5 '^Harris, George. 35 Fairview road, Oxton,Cheshire.

1891. Feb. 5 "Ilarrison, Frederick J. Mersey chambers,Old churchyard, Liverpool.

1891. Feb. 5 Mead, Robert. West Lodge, Congleton.

1895. Feb. 7 - ;: 11eyn, G. P. Fonvood. C 18 Exchange buildings, Liverpool.

1848. Nov. 23 HKVWOOD JAMKS, F.R.S., F.S.A., F.G.S. 26 Kensington Palace gardens, London, W.

1894. April 5 *Hill, J. E. Gray. Mere Hall, Oxton, Cheshire. '

1872. Sept. 5 HINMEKS, W. Cleveland House, Lancaster road, Eccles, Manchester.

1890. Nov 6 :|; Holland, Edgar S. Stoneleigh, I.iscard, Cheshire.

1891. Nov. 5 -Holland, Walter. Mossley Hill, Liverpool.

1891. Nov. 19 Hope, Thomas H. The Laburnums, Athcr- ton, Manchester.

1890. Feb. 20 "Hornby, Hugh Frederick. Sandovn Lodge, \Vavertree, Livei'iiool.

1895. Mar. 7 "Hoult, James, Jun. Brookland road, Stoney- croft, Liverpool.

iSS8. Dec. 13 HOVENDEN, ROBERT, F.S.A. Hcathcote, ParkHill road, Croydon.

893. Nov. 2 '"Hudson, R. W. llidston court, Bidston,Cheshire.

1890. Jan. 23 Hughes, George. Metropolitan Bank, Oxford.1887. Mar. 24 Mutton, Wm. L. "Advertiser" Office, Orms-

kirk.

List of Members. xviiDATE OF ELECTION.

1891. Nov. 5 Ireland, National Library of, c./o Messrs. Hodges, Figgis &: Co., Dublin.

1893. Nov. 2 "Irven, Mrs. John I). The Cottage, Bidston, liirkenhead.

1890. Nov. 6 *Irvine, Win. Fergusson. 18 Devonshire road, Claughton, Birkenhead, Hon. Assistant Secretary,

1889. Oct. 31 :;: Ismay, Thomas Henry. Dawpool, Birkenhead.

1882. James, Francis. 190 Cromwell road, London, S.W.

1891. Feb. 5 Jeans, William Dampier. Great Sankey, Warrington.

1888. Nov. i Johnson, J. H. West Lindeth, Silverdale, Carnforth.

1888. Feb. 9 "Joynson, Tertius. Long View, Liscard, Birken­ head.

1890. Nov. 6 Kent-Green, Mrs. Edward. Claughton Rec- lory, Lancaster.

1891. Feb. 5 Kenyon, Rev. the Hon. W.T.,M.A. Rectory, Cheshire.

1890. Nov. 6 ;;: Kerfoot-Jones, J. 32 Rodney street, Liverpool.

1863. Nov. 5 "King, John Thomson. 4 Clayton square, Liverpool.

1890. Dec. 4 "Kirk, William. 15 Lord street, Liverpool.

1894. Feb. 22 *Kissick, Thomas. 21 Wellington street, Waterloo.

1872. April 4 Lathom, The Earl of. Lathom House, Orms- kirk, Vite-President.

1888. Nov. 29 Lawrence, William Frederick, M.A., M.P. Cowesfield House, Salisbury.

1889. Feb. 7 :;: Layton, George. 9 Fenwick street, Liverpool.

1889. Mar. 7 Leeds, Free Public Library of. Leeds.

1889. Mar. 7 *Leeming, William. Alder Hey, West Derby,Liverpool.

1887. Dec. i -Leslie, Frank John. 15 Union court, Castlestreet, Liverpool.

1891. Nov. 5 Letts, Rev. Ernest F., M.A. Newton Heath Rectory, Manchester.

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xviii List of Members.DATE OF ELECTION*.1892. Mar. 10 :;'Lever, James Darcy. The Acres, Bebington,

Cheshire.

1892. Feb. 25 "'Lever, William Hesketh. Thornton Manor, Thornton Hough, Cheshire.

1889. Feb. 7 ;:! Lister, James. Basil Grange, \Vest Derby.

;;: Liverpool Free Public Library. William Bro«n street, Liverpool.

1888. Nov. i --'Liverpool Library (Lyceum). Bold street, Liverpool.

1893. Nov. 2 *Livesey, John. 10 Water street, Liverpool.

1889. Oct. 31 London, Library of the Corporation of. (Charles Welch, Librarian.) Guildhall, London, E.C.

1892. Feb. 25 "* Lyell, George James. 14 Clarence grove, Devonshire park, Birkenhead.

1891. Nov. 5 Mainwaring, Colonel Charles Salusbury, Galtfacnan, Trefnant, R. S. O., N. Wales.

1888. Feb. 9 MARSHALL, GEORGF, WILLIAM, LL.D., F.S.A., Roitgc Croix. College of Arms, Queen Victoria street, London, E.C.

1891. Feb. 19 Mayler, William. 113 Mostyn street, Llan- dudno.

1889. Mar. 7 :: 'McCubbin, Hugh. Mill Bank House, West Derby.

1887. Feb. 10 ;;: McKay, Professor, M.A. University Col­ lege, Liverpool.

1895. Nov. 7 :;; McKibbin, George. Sandyknowe, Wavertree.

iSSS. Mar. 22 Manchester Free Reference Library. King street, Manchester.

1888. Nov. i ' ;: Mansergh, Jas. Fleming. Clougha, Hargreaves road, Sefton park, Liverpool.

1874. Feb. 18 -Mawdsley, James Platt. 26 Castle street, Liverpool.

1894. April 5 :;'Mead, William 1). Highlands, Prenton hill, Birkenhead.

1890. Nov. 6 '-'Meade-King, Richard R. Sandfield park, West Derby.

1890. Nov. 6 Molyneux, Lt.-Col. Edmund. Warren Lodge, Wokingham, Berks.

List of Members. xixDATE OF ELECTION.1892. Nov. 3 "-Morgan, Joseph B. Stand House, Childwall,

Liverpool.

1885. Mar. 19 :;=MORTON, THOMAS NAYLOR. 20 Hick's road, Seaforth, Hon. Assistant Secretary.

1894. Feb. 22 :;: Musker, Frank. 68 Walton village, Liverpool.

1888. Nov. i Myres, T. Harrison. 1 5 Chapel street, Preston.

1857. Jan. 15 NAYLOR, RICHARD CHRISTOPHER. Kelmarsh Hall, Northampton.

1893. Feb. 9 Newberry Library. Chicago, U.S.A.

1874. Dec. 10 Nicholson, Major Edward J. 9 Raby place, Bath.

1889. Mar. 7 Norris, Edward S. Clifton Villas, Llanelly.

1881. Dec. 15 Odgers, Rev. James Edwin, M.A., Fellow of University College, London. Bowdon, Cheshire.

1889. Feb. 7 Owen, William. Cairo street Clumbers, War- rington.

1888. Mar. 22 Owens' College, c/o J. E. Cornish, 16 St. Ann's square, Manchester.

1891. Dec. 17 Parker, Major John W. R. Browsholme Hall, Clitheroe.

1891. Nov. 5 Park-Yates, Mrs. Ince Hall, Chester.

1891. Feb. 5 Pearson, George. Southside, Wihnslow, Cheshire.

1888. Nov. 15 PEARSON, THOMAS H. GolbornePark,Newton- le-Willovvs.

1896. Jan. 30 Peck, Herbert, M.D. Ormskirk.

1895. Nov. 7 Pedley, George. Moody House, Congleton.1890. Nov. 6 *Peet, Henry, F.S.A. 97 Mount Pleasant,

Liverpool.1860. Mar. 21 PETTY, THOMAS SHAW. 128 Mount street,

London,W.

1894. Nov. i *Phipps, S. W. Harlescot, Longland road, Liscard.

1877. Dec. 13 Pierpoint, Robert, M.A., M.P. St. Austin's, Warrington.

xx List of Members.DATE OF KI.KCTION.

1890. Dec. 18 Pilkington, Sir George A., Knt. Belle Vue, Lord street West, Southport.

1886. Nov. 18 -Pilkington, Lieut.-Col. John, F.S.A. Rook- wood, Sandown Park, \Vavertree.

1894. Nov. 29 -Pilkington, Thomas. Knowsley Cottage, Prescot.

1894. Nov. i :;: Pilkington, William. Roby Hall, Liverpool.

1896. Mar. 26 *Plummer, W. E. The Observatory, Bidston, Birkenhead.

1889. Oct. 31 *Poole, Sir James, Knt. Abercromby square, Liverpool.

1878. Feb. 7 -Potter, Charles. 101 Miles street, Toxteth Park, Liverpool, Hon. Curator.

1887. Mar. 24 Powell, Rev. Edward. Lydiate, Maghull.

1890. Feb. 20- -Prentice, John George. 62 Shrewsbury road, Birkenhead.

1892. Feb. ii *Price, William I 1'. Myers road West, Great Crosby.

1892. Nov. 3 Pritt, Miss G. A. Lonsdale. Saddlewood, Leamington.

1889. Feb. 21 -Quiggin, John M. 8 Harrington street, Liver­ pool.

1889. Oct. 31 -Radcliffe, Sir David, Knt. Rosebank, Knows­ ley, Prescot.

1888. Feb. 9 -Radcliffo, Frederick M. 9 Cook street. Liver­ pool.

1879. Jan. 8 -Radcliffe, Richard Duncan. M.A., F.S.A., Darley, Old Swan, Liverpool, Hon. Secretary.

1892. Nov. 3 Radclyffe, C. R. Eustace (ist Life Guards). The Hyde, Wareham, Dorset.

1874. Dec. 10 -Rathbone, Samuel Greg. Croxteth drive, Sefton park, Liverpool.

1889. April 4 -Read, Joseph F. 77A Lord street, Liverpool.

1891. Feb. 5 Reynolds, Rev. Charles L., M.A. Wray Vicarage, Lancaster.

1891. Mar. 19 -Richardson, Richard T. Ullet road, Liver pool.

1889. Oct. 31 -Ridgway, Ebenezer. Huyton, Liverpool.

List of Members. xxiI 'ATE OF ELEC I ION.

1889. Jan. 10 Ridgway, John Clare. Grappenhall lodge, near \Varrington.

1891. Dec. 17 Rigg, (Jeorge Wilson. Golborne.1895. Nov. 21 :;: Roberls, Rev. R. E., M.A. Molly Cottage,

Woolton.1855. Dec. 20 Robin, Rev. P. R., M.A., Hon. Canon of

Chester. Woodchurch, Birkenhead.

1890. Nov. 6 i;: Robinson, Arthur Muschamp. Lome road, Claughton, Birkenhead.

1891. Nov. 5 ;;: Robinson, Lieut.-Col. Herbert J. Upton Manor, Birkenhead.

1876. April 20 ROPER, WILLIAM O. Yealaml Conyers, Lan­ caster.

1891. Nov. 5 Roscoe, James. Kirkby.1889. Oct. 31 Royds, Clement Molyneux. Grcenhill, Roch­

dale.1888. Nov. 29 "Russell, Sir Edward R., Knt. 6 Abcrcromby

square, Liverpool.1891. Nov. 5 "Russell, Walter, B.A. 26, Abercromby square,

Liverpool.1870. Nov. 3 ;;: Rylamls, John Paul, F.S.A. Heather Lea,

Claughton, Birkenhead, Vice-President.iSSS. Dec. 13 Rylands, John. Thelwall Grange, Warringtuii.1854. Dec. 13 RYLANDS, THOMAS GLAZKHROOK. F.S.A.,

F.L.S., M.R.I.A. Highfields, Thelwall, Warrington, Vice- President.

1874. Dec. 10 Rylands, William Harry, F.S.A. Society of Biblical Archxology, 37 Great Russell street, Bloomsbury, London, W7 .C.

1891. Feb. 19 Ryland, John William. Rowington, Warwick.1890. Nov. 6 ;;; Ryley, Thomas Cropper. 19 Sweeting street,

Liverpool. 1888. Mar. 22 St. Helens Free Public Library. St. Helens.1872. Mar. 21 SALISUURY, THE MARQUESS OK, K.G. Hatfield,

Herts.1888. Nov. 15 SANDEMAX, LIEUT.-COL. JOHN GI.AS, Sub-

Officer H.M. Hon. Corps of Gentlemen at Arms. 24 Cambridge square, London, AV.

1891. Nov. 19 Sanders, Rev. Francis, M.A. Hoylake Vicar^ age, Cheshire.

xxii List of Members.DATE OF KI.ECTION'.

1889. Jan. 10 ;;: Scholefield, Joshua William. 33 Pembroke road, Bootle.

1894. Nov. i ::: Scott, David. 10 North John street, Liverpool.

1872. Sept. 5 :;: 5efton, The Earl of, K.G., Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire. Croxteth Hall, Liverpool, Vice- President.

1893. Nov. 2 *Shallcross, Thomas Myddleton. 25 Lord street, Liverpool.

1853. June 2 SHARP, WILLIAM. 29 Albert Gate, Hyde Park, London.

1891. Nov. 5 Shaw, Giles. 72 Manchester street, Oldham.

1894. April 5 .Sheldon, Alfred S., Town Clerk. Congleton.

1891. Feb. 19 :;; Shute, Arthur. 67, Hope street, Liverpool.

1891. Feb. 19 :;: Sill, T. Byrne. 28 Wellington road, Oxton, Birkenhead.

1889. Oct. 31 Simpson, Stephen, M.A. East Cliff House, Preston.

1892. Nov. 3 :;:Smith, Rev. Frederick. Island road, Garston.

1880. April i Stanning, Rev. Joseph Heaton, M.A. The Vicarage, Leigh, Lancashire.

1891. Feb. 5 Stapleton-Brctherton, Frederick. The Hall, Rainhill.

1884. Nov. 13 Starkie, Lieut.-Colonel Le Gendre Nicholas. Huntroyde, Burnley.

1876. April 6 :;;Stewart, Rev. Alexander, M.A., Hon. Canon of Liverpool. 29 Sandon street, Liverpool, Vice-President.

1890. Nov. 6 "Stewart, Rev. Percy, M.A. The Rectory, West Derby.

Stockport Free Public Library. Stockport.

1893. Nov. 2 Stoner, Thomas. The Orchard, Lathom, Ormskirk.

1891. Nov. 5 Stonyhurst College, Rev. the Rector of, S.J. Blackburn.

1891. Mar. 19 STUBS, PETER. Blaisdon Hall, Newnham, Gloucestershire.

1893. Mar. 9 Stuttard, Thomas. Lawnswood, Swinton park, Manchester.

List of Members. xxiiiDATE OF ELECTtoN.1888. Nov. 15 Sulky, Philip, 14 Waterloo place. Kdinburgh.1889. Feb. 7 :;Taylor, Francis Wiliis. 9 Cook street, Liver-

poo!.1889. April 4 Taylor, Henry. Braeside, Rusthall, Tunbridge

Wells.1872. Sept. 5 TAYLOK, JAMES. Rencombe, Gloucestershire.1887. Feb. 10 TEMPEST, MRS. ARTHUR Ciicn.. Coleby Hall,

Lincoln.1893. Jan. 12. :;Temple, John. Mossley B.ink, Elmswood

road, Aigburth.1891. Dec. 17 ''Thomas, Walter A. New Hall, Neston,

Cheshire.1889. Feb. 21 Thompson, Edward P. Whitehurch, Salop.1890. Nov. 6 "Thompson, John. 11 Bentley road, Liverpool.1891. Jan. 8 Thompson-Yates, Rev. S. A., M.A. 45 Philli-

more Gardens, London, W.1889. Oct. 31 ::Thornely. Jas. L. 5 Fenwick street, Liverpool.1886. Nov. i Threlfall, Henry S. 12 London street, South-

port.1894. April 5 "Tippett, H. Grindon. Caldy road, We*t

Kirby.

1890. Nov. 6 Tonge, AVilliam Aslieton. Alderley Edge. iSSS. Feb. 23 Toulmin, John. " Guardian" Office, Preston.1889. Oct. 31 :Turton,FletcherThomas. Municipal Buildings,

Liverpool.1887. Jan. 20 Unwin, John. Southport.1890. Dec. 1 8 ;: Van (Iruisen, Nicholas. ^7 Bold street,

Liverpool.1848. Nov. 23 VARTV, THOMAS. Stag Stones, Penrith.1872. Dec. 12 Veevers. R. Woningworth, FuUvood Park,

Preston.1894. Nov. 29 : ' L Vyner, Robert C. de Grey. Ncwby Hall,

Ripon.1873. Dec. ii WADDINGTOX, W. A. 16 Piccadilly road,

Burnley.1889. Oct. 31 ':: Wain\vright, Thos. T. 21 Leigh street, Liver­

pool.

1894. April 5 Warburton, Rev. William. Ahcar Vicarage, Liverpool.

xxiv List of Members.I)ATK (IF Kl.F.CTION.

1892. Nov. 3 Warrington Museum. Warrington.

1849. Feb. i "Webster, George. 6 York Buildings, Dalestreet, Liverpool.

1891, Mar. 5. Weeks, W. Self. Clitheroe.

1895. Nov. 7 *Weightman, Percy O. Fern Lea, Seaforth.

iSSS. Dec. 13 WELUON, WILLIAM HENRY, Norroy King of Anns. College of Arms, London, E.G.

1856. Jan. 3 WELTON, THOMAS A. 38, St. James's road, Lrixton, London, S.E.

1862. Mar. 13 Westminster, The Duke of, K.G., Lord Lieu­ tenant of Cheshire. Eaton Hall, Chester, Vice-President.

1896. Mar. 26 :;: \Vhinnerah, William. 20 Wellington road, Oxton, Birkenhead.

1891. Feb. S White, Rev. W. Stuart, M.A. Esh Vicarage, Durham.

1889. Jan. 10 Wigan Free Library, Wigan.

1895. Mar. 21 :;: Williams, James. 246 Park road, Liverpool.

1802. Dec. 15 Williams, Rev. J. Wright, M.A. Farmvorth Vicarage, Widnes.

iSSS. Nov. 29 ::: Willox, John Archibald, M.P. 9 Abercromby square, Liverpool. '

1892. Mar. 24 * Wilson, C. F. B. 24 Prince's avenue, Liverpool.

1885. Nov. 26 "Wilson, W. Forshaw. 20 Croxteth road, Sefton Park. Liverpool.

1865. Dec. 7 WOOD, RICHARD HEXRY, F.S.A., F.R.G.S. Penrhos House, Rugby.

1891. Nov. 19 WOODHOUSE, Miss E. D. Burghill Court, Hereford.

iSSS. Dec. 13 Woods, Sir Albert William, K.C.M.G., C.B., F.S.A., Garter King of Anns. College of Arms, London, E.G.

1888. Nov. 29 Worsley. James E., F.S.A. Wimvick, Newton- le-Willo\vs.

1892. Nov. 3 Worsley, Philip J. Rodney Lodge, Clifton, Bristol.

1892. Jan. 18 ;;: Wynne, George. Mercury office, Liverpool.

List of Members. xxv

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS.DATE OF ELECTION.

1885. Nov. 26 : ' c Atherton, Webster. 8 Victoria park, Walton.

1895. Nov. 7 "Ball, T. Stanley. Care of Messrs. Eskrigge & Roby, 5, Cook street, Liverpool.

1893. Nov. 30 Dolan, Dom Gilbert, O.S B. Callow End, Worcester.

1889. Dec. 12 Grazcbrook, George, F.S. A. Sudbury, Harrow.1888. Mar. 8 *Sha\v, George Thomas. Athenreum, Church

street, Liverpool, Hon. Librarian.1894. Nov. i "Waite, James A. 6 Fail-field street, Fairfield,

Liverpool.1888. Feb. 9 -Watts, Augustine, M.A. 67 Lord street,

Liverpool.

HONORARY MEMBERS.

1855. Feb. i Clarke, Joseph, F.S.A. The Roos, Saffron-Walden, Essex.

1875. Jan. 7 Coughtrey, Millen. London street, Otago,New Zealand.

1880. Oct. 5 Dean, John Ward. 18 Somerset street, Boston, Mass., United States of America.

1870. Sept. 13 Hooker, Sir Joseph Dalton, C.B. The Camp, Sunningdale, Berkshire.

1854. Sept. 27 Latham, R. Gordon, M.D. 96 Disraeli road, Putney, London.

1870. Sept. 13 Lubbock, Sir John, Bart., M.P., F.R.S., F.S.A. High Elms, Hayes, Beckenham, Kent.

1852. Dec. 9 MacAdam, Robert. 18 College square East, Belfast.

1891. Dec. 3 Oxford, the Lord Bishop of. F.S.A. Cuddesdon Palace, Oxford. Vice-President.

1880. Oct. 5 Riuskin, John, LI..D. Brantwood. Collision, I .ancashire, / 'ice-President.

1870. Sept. 13 Stokes, Sir George Gabriel, Bart.. M.P.. P.R.S., LL. 1). Pembroke College, Cambridge.

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Xtst of Ibonorarv? Xocal Secretaries.

LANCASHIRE.

DISTRICT. NAMK. Bacup ... ... ... Rev. J. S. IJOXEY, Christ Church Vicarage, Bacup.BlackburnBlackpool... ... ... The Rev. E. LUPTON, Crystal Road, South Shore,

lllackpool. Burnley ... ... ... \\. ECROYD, I.omeshaye, liurulcy.Carnforth... ... ... The Rev. W. 11. GRENSIDE, Meiling Vicarage,

Carnlorth. Clitheroe ... ... ... A. T. RoniNsON, Clitlieroe Castle, Clitheroe.Coin; ... ... ... JAMES CAUR, Colne.DentoH ... ... ... The Rev. A. CKOFTOX, Reddish Green.Flixton ... ... ... I). J. LKECII, M.I)., Elm House, Whalley Range.HaslingJen ... ... HENRY STEPIIRNSON, Haslingden.Haivkshcad ... ... JOSEPH RAWUNSON, Ulverston.Lancaster... ... ... \V. O. ROPER, Lancaster.Leigh ... .. .... \\. !). PINK, King Street, Leigh.I.eylciiid ... ... ... The Rev. YV. STUAKT WHITE, Esh Vicarage, Durham.Onnskirk... ... ... IAMKS DROMI.KY, The Homestead, Lathom.Preseat .. ... ...Kainford ... ... ... The Rev. J. YV. Wit.I.IAMS, The Vicarage, Farnworlh.Kibchester. .,Rochdale ... ... ... Lt.-l'ol. FISIIWICK, F.S.A., The Heights, Rochdale.Se/tcii ... ... .,. \V. E. C.UH.c.soN, 43, Moor Lane, Great Crosby.Southport... ... ... II. S. THREI.KAI.I., 12, London Street, Somhpor;.Ulverston... ... ... The Rev. Canon I!ARDSI.EY, F.S. A., The Vicarage,

Ulverston. JJ'i/-ri>iffan ... ... W. OWEN, E.R.I.I!.A., Cairo Street Chambers,

\Varringlon.

P'ii/'-']'fr'l'l\"' '" ^"' ^' ^' Kks ' Clitheroe.

Wigan ... ... ... T. R. F.I.I.is, iS, King Street, Wignn.Witnvtekaml I R y CARSON, Winwick, Ne\vton-le-Willo\vs.Aeu'ten-u-- ll'iiiau'S I H'ray, ncai Lancaster Rev. C. L. Rl'.YNOI.ns, \Vray Vicarage, Lancaster.

CHESHIRE.

Bcl'ingtoit... ... ... E. \V. Cox, Higlifield, Rock Eerry.Condition... ... ... KOIJERT HKAD, Conglelon.Easthani ... ... ... Rev. FRANCIS SANDERS, Hoylake.ffoinics Chafe! ... Rev. II. G. HARNACI.E, Holmes Chapel.lly.ic... ... ... ... Rev. |. F. MESSENGER, Newton Moor Vicarage,

Hyde. Afalfas ... ... ... Rev. the Hon. W. TREVOR KF.NYON.NantU'ieh., ... ... ] \\IFS H.M.I., Lindum House, Naniwich.^! t'"l'ic/t! an'i \ ... WM. IJANfU,.,.-,, Northwich. Jtliaalaoiea )ThurstastonWalla scy ... ....Wilmslow ... .. GEORGE PP.ARSON, Southside, Wilmslow,

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