OF THE

HISTORIC SOCIETY

OF

LANCASHIRE AND CHESHIRE

VOLUME VIII.

SESSION 1855-56.

LONDON:

J. H. PARKER, 377, STRAND.

1856.

LIVERPOOL:

T. BRAKELL, PRINTER, COOK STREET.

This Volume, like all the preceding ones, has been edited by the Honorary Secretary, under the direction of the Council. The writers of Papers, however, are alone responsible for the facts and opinions contained in their respective communications.