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Photographic Slide Show Celebrating Royton’s Historical Buildings

Discover more about Royton’s historic buildings and sites.

Black and white photograph of the old Wesleyan Chapel in Royton, with the Town Hall in the distance.

Display on the History of Royton Hall

Learn about the fascinating history of the old Royton Hall.

Black and white glass negative of the old Royton Hall on Hall Street.

Display on the History of Royton Hall

Learn about the fascinating history of the old Royton Hall.

Where Are We Now? – CANCELLED

Learn more about what used to be around Oldham Archives’ new home on Ascroft Street.

Black and white old photograph of Ascroft Street.

Where Are We Now? – CANCELLED

Learn more about what used to be around Oldham Archives’ new home on Ascroft Street.

Where Are We Now? – CANCELLED

Learn more about what used to be around Oldham Archives’ new home on Ascroft Street.

Heritage Helpdesk – CANCELLED

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

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

Oldham Parish Church Heritage Open Days

Explore Oldham Parish Church and its vast crypt, memorials and exhibits.

Photograph of the inside of Oldham Parish Church, with the altar in the background centre

Billingtons ‘If Ballrooms Could Talk’

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

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

Oldham Archives is on the move

Published on: 13 May 2025

News about Oldham Archives’ move to its new building.

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.

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

In the 1800s, the United Kingdom, especially the northwest of England, experienced a surge in the establishment of scientific groups. Many Microscopical and Natural History Groups formed during this time. […]