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Family History Cafe: The Archeology Of Renfrewshire

Join Renfrewshire Ancestors, from The Urban Historian, for the Family History Cafe and talk about discovering ancestors in Paisley and Renfrewshire!

Family History Cafe: The Archeology Of Renfrewshire

About Family History Cafe: The Archeology Of Renfrewshire

19th July 2025
10am - 11.30am
Paisley Arts Centre
Paisley Arts Centre New Street, Paisley PA1 1EZ
This is a free event
Event organiser/part of The Urban Historian
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July's Local History Cafe session, will look at the archaeology of the county of Renfrew. From Prehistoric Hill Forts, Roman Forts and fortlets to medieval Castles and Churches, the County holds a surprising amount of accessible archaeology and upstanding remains.

The July session of our History Cafe series will again be held in Blend @ Paisley Arts Centre (15 New St, Paisley PA1 1EZ) between 10 and 11.30am on Saturday 19th July.  

The session is free, but we like to support our hosts by purchasing drinks, etc, while we are there.

You will receive an automatic email when you book and a further email just before the event confirming locations, etc.

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