Tag: Local History

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.

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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"

Archives Display: Northern Roots – Our Heritage Stories

Find out more about the history of the Northern Roots site.

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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.