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Thursday 11th December @7.30pm a talk by John Spencer "The Anglesey Bonesetters" The story of a local legend which originated in a remote corner of Anglesey, following a shipwreck in 1745 and the rescue of a young foreign boy, the sole survivor, who was adopted by a local doctor. |
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Was it true? Where did he come from ? What did he make of his life ? What were his achievements and those of his descendants? How is this the presenter linked to this story? Following extensive local research by experts and the development of DNA , many of the questions can now be answered with some amazing results that affect our lives to this day. |
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Our meetings are held in St Paul's Church Centenary Room ( off Berry Lane ) PR3 3WA :- for your sat nav, ample car parking at side of St Pauls |
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| Visitors are most welcome with complimentary tea / coffee served after the talks. | |
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Annual subscription for the 2025/26 programme is £15 and visitor admission is £3 |
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| Our Society was founded on Tuesday 14th April 1970 | |
| when Harold Wilson was our Prime Minister and Richard Nixon was President of the USA | |
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also Sir Francis Fenwick Pearson was Member of Parliament for Clitheroe Constituency |
