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Billingtons ‘If Ballrooms Could Talk’

Learn more about the history of Oldham’s famous Billingtons Ballroom.

Digital line drawing of the upper exterior of Billingtons Oldham with red background and white text about event info.

Heritage Helpdesk – CANCELLED

A helpdesk ran by our Oldham Archives team to help you find out more about what we offer.

A photograph of different local history books open and resting on supportive pillows on a table.

Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Oldham Heritage Open Day

Explore Oldham’s impressive new Shree Swaminarayan Mandir.

Drone shot of Shree Swaminarayan Temple lit up

Meet Frank Rothwell’s Kiichiro Rothwell car

Discover more about a unique car that celebrates Oldham’s links to Japan.

Frank Rothwell stands alongside his Kiichiro Rothwell car outside Gallery Oldham.

1853 Open Studios

Discover the artistic studios that reside in the historic Osborne Mill.

A view of the inside of 1853 Studios, with 6 artworks of various sizes on the wall and a sculpture on a plinth.

Architecture in the Natural World – Oldham Microscopical and Natural History Society Heritage Open Day

Join the Oldham Microscopical and Natural History Society and discover more about our fascinating natural world.

Oldham Time Trek Trail

Discover more about Oldham through our expanded digital heritage trail.

Black and white picture of Henshaw Street in Oldham Town Centre, from the 1970s.

Castleshaw Roman Forts

Join the Friends of Castleshaw Roman Forts for a talk and guided tour of the impressive complex.

A black and white photograph of a historic dig at Castleshaw Roman Fort, with 7 smartly dressed men shoveling rocks

St Thomas’ Leesfield Heritage Open Day

Discover more about the impressive Grade II* listed St Thomas’ Church.

Street level view photograph of St. Thomas' Church Leesfield

Gallery Tour: Behind the Scenes in the Archive

A free behind the scenes tour of the new Oldham Archives store and public spaces.

Left image: two women in hard hats and hi-vis jackets looking at mobile shelving in a long corridor.

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 […]