Tag: oldham

Billingtons ‘If Ballrooms Could Talk’

Learn more about the history of Oldham’s famous Billingtons Ballroom.

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Digital line drawing of the upper exterior of Billingtons Oldham with red background and white text about event info.

Heritage Helpdesk – CANCELLED

A helpdesk ran by our Oldham Archives team to help you find out more about what we offer.

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A photograph of different local history books open and resting on supportive pillows on a table.

Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Oldham Heritage Open Day

Explore Oldham’s impressive new Shree Swaminarayan Mandir.

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Drone shot of Shree Swaminarayan Temple lit up

Meet Frank Rothwell’s Kiichiro Rothwell car

Discover more about a unique car that celebrates Oldham’s links to Japan.

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Frank Rothwell stands alongside his Kiichiro Rothwell car outside Gallery Oldham.

1853 Open Studios

Discover the artistic studios that reside in the historic Osborne Mill.

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A view of the inside of 1853 Studios, with 6 artworks of various sizes on the wall and a sculpture on a plinth.

Architecture in the Natural World – Oldham Microscopical and Natural History Society Heritage Open Day

Join the Oldham Microscopical and Natural History Society and discover more about our fascinating natural world.

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Oldham Time Trek Trail

Discover more about Oldham through our expanded digital heritage trail.

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Black and white picture of Henshaw Street in Oldham Town Centre, from the 1970s.

Castleshaw Roman Forts

Join the Friends of Castleshaw Roman Forts for a talk and guided tour of the impressive complex.

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A black and white photograph of a historic dig at Castleshaw Roman Fort, with 7 smartly dressed men shoveling rocks

St Thomas’ Leesfield Heritage Open Day

Discover more about the impressive Grade II* listed St Thomas’ Church.

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Street level view photograph of St. Thomas' Church Leesfield

Summer Reading Challenge Session

Story Garden craft sessions. Come along and get creative — no booking needed!

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Oldham Archives is on the move

Published on: 13 May 2025

News about Oldham Archives’ move to its new building.

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Artist's impression of the new Market Events Archives building.

Gallery Tour: Behind the Scenes in the Archive

A free behind the scenes tour of the new Oldham Archives store and public spaces.

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Left image: two women in hard hats and hi-vis jackets looking at mobile shelving in a long corridor.
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