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Tag: Heritage

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 […]

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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.

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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.

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Design for a glove box
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