SADDLEWORTH will play its part in a special event where people can discover more about the people, places, buildings and stories of Oldham’s history. Oldham…
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Proud Greenfield family celebrate life of history making female author
ETHEL Carnie Holdsworth was described as a “forgotten working class heroine” during celebrations to mark her life and works. But to a Greenfield family, Ethel,…
View More Proud Greenfield family celebrate life of history making female authorDiscover borough’s past with Oldham Histories Festival
FIND out more about the people, places, buildings and stories in the borough during the Oldham Histories Festival and heritage open days. From talks to…
View More Discover borough’s past with Oldham Histories FestivalCelebrated naval scientist from Uppermill to be honoured with blue plaque
AN UPPERMILL born physicist whose pioneering work helped saved countless lives during two World Wars is to be finally honoured in his native Saddleworth more…
View More Celebrated naval scientist from Uppermill to be honoured with blue plaqueThe mystery of Bramley’s Cot remains
A LONG-SERVING member of Oldham Mountain Rescue Team hopes to embark on a moorland mission of a different kind. A rescue of sorts is on…
View More The mystery of Bramley’s Cot remainsBack to the future: new heritage centre planned for Greenfield
A FORMER printer’s workshop could become a new community heritage and archive centre. Saddleworth Historical Society has submitted plans to transform the premises at Holly…
View More Back to the future: new heritage centre planned for Greenfield“Outstanding” Oldham archives saved for future public use
An “outstanding” historic trove of documents, newspaper clippings and images has been saved and will be accessible for public use at the new Oldham Heritage…
View More “Outstanding” Oldham archives saved for future public useLottery funds ensure repairs for historic Friezland church
FUNDING of £15,700 from the Heritage Lottery Fund is helping to ensure the repairs and future of an historic church. Christ Church Friezland is delighted…
View More Lottery funds ensure repairs for historic Friezland churchDelve into Saddleworth history at Heritage Open Days
DISCOVER MORE about Saddleworth and Oldham’s fascinating history during Heritage Open Days and events from September 4-23. The events offer a great chance to find…
View More Delve into Saddleworth history at Heritage Open DaysSaddleworth and Oldham heritage and history to be celebrated at open days
SADDLEWORTH AND Oldham’s fascinating history and heritage will be celebrated at a number of events in September. This year’s Oldham Histories Festival and Heritage Open…
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