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Hold The Front Page: Chronicling Oldham Life

Join us at our drop in session about the Oldham Chronicle Archive.

A mock up of a newspaper front page announcing a drop in event at Oldham Archives, Ascroft Street, Oldham OL1 1XF on Wednesday 22 October, 1pm-4pm.

Join us for our Open Day at Oldham Archives!

Published on: 19 September 2025

Find out more about the Oldham Archives Open Day on 27 September.

A view of the new entrance to Oldham Archives on Ascroft Street.

Join us for Oldham Histories Festival 2025

Published on: 03 September 2025

Find out more about what’s happening for Oldham Histories Festival in 2025.

Colour picture postcard showing Union Street in Oldham.

World Microscope Day: Part 2

Published on: 08 April 2025

In the 1800s, the United Kingdom, especially the northwest of England, experienced a surge in the establishment of scientific groups. Many Microscopical and Natural History Groups formed during this time. […]

World Microscope Day 2025: Part 1

Published on: 27 March 2025

To celebrate microscopy’s amazing impact in our world, April 13th is World Microscope Day. In this post, Gallery Oldham volunteer Jasmine introduces us to the history of miscroscopy. It is 400 […]

175: Sir John Lubbock and his pet wasp

Published on: 06 December 2024

To celebrate 175 years of the borough of Oldham we’re sharing guest blogs linked to items on display. Jo Haigh shares her discoveries about Sir John Lubbock and his pet wasp.

Pet wasp donated by Sir John Lubbock to The British Museum where she was prepared as a museum specimen. Shown pinned with museum label.

175: Lilian Bates

Published on: 16 October 2024

This blog explores the life and work of Lilian Bates.