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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.

Pet wasp donated by Sir John Lubbock to The British Museum where she was prepared as a museum specimen. Shown pinned with museum label.

Saddleworth Museum Open Days

There’s lots to do at the Saddleworth Museum open days, running as part of Oldham Histories Festival.

Castleshaw Roman Forts Talk and Tour

Find out about Oldham’s Roman history at this tour of Castleshaw for Oldham Histories Festival.

European Islamic Centre Open Days

Find out more about the history and role of the European Islamic Centre in Oldham on one of its open days.

Saddleworth 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.

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.

Oldham Parish Church Open Day

There’s lots to do at the Oldham Parish Church open day, running as part of Oldham Histories Festival.

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.

George Street Chapel Open Day

Book onto a tour of the Grade II* listed George Street Chapel for Oldham Histories Festival.

Moorside and District Historical Society Open Day

There’s lots to do at the St Thomas Moorside open day, running as part of Oldham Histories Festival.

Holy Trinity Bardsley Open Day

There’s plenty to see and do at Holy Trinity Bardsley’s Open Day, running as part of Oldham Histories Festival.

Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Open Day

Find out more about Oldham’s magnificent Hindu Temple on this Oldham Histories Festival Heritage Open Day.