Tag: Local History

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.

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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Black and white image of a police officer distributing coal to a women.

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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Black and white image of a police officer distributing coal to a women.