X. HISTORY OF LONGEIDGE. 



the Librarian »f Stonyhurst College (Rev. Fr. Gerrard) ; the Librarian of Man- 

 chester Reference Library (Chas. W. Sutton, Esq.) ; Mr. W. Waddington, Burnley; 

 J. J. Myres, Esq., Preston; Rev. J. B. Jones, B A., Chipping; Mr. A. Stevenson, 

 Longridge ; Rev. W. Pilling, M.A., Ribbleton ; Rev. I. J. de Oryse, Cliipping ; 

 Rev. F. E. Roche, Lee House ; Rev. M. Brierley, The Hill ; Rev. B. Nightingale, 

 Preston; Col. Fishwick, F.S.A., Rochdale; and the Hev. Francis J. Dickson, M.A., 

 Rector of Ribchester. To Mr. J. P. Whittle, Mr. McKay, Rev. Mr. Shortt, 

 Rev. Dr. Boardman, and Rev. Mr. Dickson, I am under the greatest possible obliga- 

 tion for the valuable assistance tbey have so kindly rendered me in various ways, 

 but especially in revising the social and political, ecclesiastical, and historical 

 chapters. 



The chapter on the geology and botany of the district, written by my friend 

 Mr. F. C. King, will, I am contident, add immensely to the interest and value of 

 the book, as Mr. King has fur a number of years carefully explored almost every 

 inch of ground in the district in his^search for botanical and geological specimens. 

 I hardly Ivnow how to express my sincere thanks to him for his kindness — may I 

 venture to hope, what is I am sure his earnest desire, that by means of what he has 

 written, more interest may be taken in the world of nature by the people of this 

 district. 



And, in conclusion, if any adilitional light shall have been thrown upon, or the 

 knowledge increase! of, the history of this part of Lancashire, the Author's aim 

 and object will have been accomplished, and his labour amply rewarded. 



TOM C. SMITH. 

 Well Brow, Longridge, llthOct., 1SS8. 





