Tag: Local History

Hold The Front Page: Chronicling Oldham Life

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

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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.

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

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.