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Lathom history
Toponymy
Lathom was recorded as Latune in the Domesday Book in 1086, Lathum in 1200, and Lathom in 1223 after which it was the usual spelling.
Manor
In 1066 the manor of Lathom was the most important of 17 manors held by Uctred, an Anglo-Danish landowner. These manors were set up by Æthelstan in the 10th century. By 1189 Robert Fitzhenry de Lathom possessed lands throughout south Lancashire.
Lathom House
Lathom is the location of Lathom House built in the Middle Ages, seat of the de Lathom and Stanley families. It was twice besieged during the English Civil War and was bought by Sir Thomas Bootle who restored the mansion. It passed through his niece to Richard Wilbraham and their son, Lord Skelmersdale.
Pilkington European Technical Centre
Pilkington, the European Division of Nippon Sheet Glass Group, has its European Technical Centre in Lathom. The site was formerly the main R&D facility for Pilkingtons plc.
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