[2] The society studies various aspects of history relating to local topography, geography, land ownership, administration, industry, communities, organisations, people and buildings.

Such was the enthusiasm and interest engendered by Marie that, when the classes were transferred to Bolton following the boundary changes in 1974, the majority of the members decided to continue independently.

[3] Members of TLHS were involved in recording local date-stones and church memorials,[4] and in recovering and renovating the last water wheel in Turton.

[5] They have also carried out research using deeds, maps and documents, often in private possession, that enabled the publication of booklets on various local topics since 1975.

[3] This was originally the coat of arms of the Chetham family, one time Lords of the Manor of Turton.