SADDLEWORTH has in the past provided many attractions to bring visitors to the area but sadly all have gone, writes Peter Fox. One of these…
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Saddleworth past meets Saddleworth present in new book
A NEW book comparing Saddleworth’s past with its present-day incarnation has been released in time for Christmas. This photographic volume has been compiled with attention…
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Hill top cross memorial to MP shooting tragedy
MANY people will have visited Chew Valley, Greenfield and seen on the horizon a solitary cross. Plenty also will have walked up to the skyline…
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Autumn in Saddleworth by John Kirkbride
JOHN Kirkbride looks at Saddleworth in autumn and some of the things we can enjoy over this colourful season. Despite government attempts to create the…
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History uncovered on Uppermill ghost walk
ENJOY a spooky wander around Uppermill this Halloween as Hard Graft theatre company returns with its ghost walk. For one night only, find out about…
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Saddleworth Rushcart Festival by John Kirkbride
John Kirkbride reminds us of what we’ve got to look forward to in 2022 when Saddleworth’s famous Rushcart event is due to return I CAN’T…
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Discover 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…
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A brief history of Delph by John Kirkbride
John Kirkbride writes a brief history of Delph village for The Saddleworth independent The old days NESTLED in the Castleshaw Valley straddling the River Tame…
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Greenfield mill tragedy fireman to be honoured with a red plaque?
A FIREMAN killed tackling a major blaze at a Saddleworth mill could be honoured 66 years after he lost his life. Wilfred Nelson, a 41-year-old…
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Life lived to the full – Peter Bryant remembered
WHEN David Clark says of his godfather Peter Bryant he “lived a full life” he isn’t wrong. There’s little the Saddleworth businessman, entrepreneur, inventor, arts…
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