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The Forgery Crossroads: Spot a Fake

A fascinating glimpse into the world of one of the most significant and dynamic characters in Gothic architecture, antiquary and forgery in the UK. Can you spot a fake? George […]

Archives Display: 35 Years of Peshkar

Learn about the early years of one of Oldham’s Arts organisations in this display at Oldham Archives.

Headliners: Revealing Real Life Through the Oldham Chronicle

Published on: 09 September 2026

Oldham Archives has been awarded an Archives Revealed Cataloguing Grant – find out more about the project.

Celebrate Everyday Histories with Oldham Histories Festival 2026

Published on: 04 September 2026

We’re celebrating Everyday Histories during Oldham Histories Festival 2026 – find out more here!

Gallery Talk: Art Store Guided Tour

Peek behind the scenes in the Gallery Oldham Art Store and explore hidden gems from the collection.

Archives Display: 90 Years On – Oldham and the Spanish Civil War

Uncover the story of Charles Armitage, one of 10 men who left Oldham to fight in the Spanish Civil War.

Event advertisement for an archives display about Oldham and the Spanish Civil War with an image of Charles Armitage on the left and text describing the event on the right: "Archives Display, 90 Years On - Oldham and the Spanish Civil War, visit our FREE display of original archive material commemorating the 10 Oldham men who fought in the Spanish Civil War"

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.

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.