Tag: history
175: Sir John Lubbock and his pet wasp
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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Gallery Talk: Police and Fire Service
Find out more about the beginnings of the fire and police service in Oldham in this Audio Described talk.
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Gallery Talk: Fire and Police Service
Find out more about the beginnings of the fire and police service in this BSL signed talk.
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Gallery talk: Fire and Police Service
Take a step into Oldham’s past at this talk on Wed 13 Nov at 2pm about the beginnings of the fire and police service in Oldham.
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Saddleworth Museum Open Days
There’s lots to do at the Saddleworth Museum open days, running as part of Oldham Histories Festival.
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North West Film Archive presents Oldham on Film
Book on this North West Film Archive event for an intriguing selection of film footage from Oldham’s past. Part of Oldham Histories Festival.
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Castleshaw Roman Forts Talk and Tour
Find out about Oldham’s Roman history at this tour of Castleshaw for Oldham Histories Festival.
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Find out more about the history and role of the European Islamic Centre in Oldham on one of its open days.
Read moreSaddleworth St Chad Parish Church Open Days
There’s plenty to see and do at the Saddleworth St Chad Parish Church Open Days, running throughout Oldham Histories Festival.
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St Thomas’s Church Lees Heritage Day
There’s lots to do at the St Thomas Church Lees open day, running as part of Oldham Histories Festival.
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Oldham Parish Church Open Day
There’s lots to do at the Oldham Parish Church open day, running as part of Oldham Histories Festival.
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Oldham Microscopical and Natural History Society Open Day
Our natural world is amazing. Join the Oldham Microscopical and Natural History Society to explore the wonders around us at their Open Day.
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