A FASCINATING model railway exhibition is set to return this March to raise money for charity. Saddleworth Model Railway Society has organised the two-day event…
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New book brings Edwardian Saddleworth to life
BROTHERS Michael and Peter Fox have produced a limited-edition book of old Saddleworth photograph, some never previously published. Their latest offering focuses on a short…
View More New book brings Edwardian Saddleworth to lifeI’ll go to the foot of our stairs!
A ‘FORGOTTEN’ set of stone steps has received a Spring clean from a group of volunteers keen to help fellow walkers put their best feet…
View More I’ll go to the foot of our stairs!Gap years – Great War military hospitals remembered
THE Great War of 1914-1918 became a reality to those back home when thousands of wounded soldiers returned from the conflict, writes Peter Fox. The…
View More Gap years – Great War military hospitals rememberedKeeping you in the loop!
THERE are many people walking, cycling or riding who will be unaware of the origins of the linear footpath that runs through Uppermill to Greenfield…
View More Keeping you in the loop!Those hazy, lazy, crazy days of Summershade! When Grasscroft was visitor destination
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…
View More Those hazy, lazy, crazy days of Summershade! When Grasscroft was visitor destinationSaddleworth 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…
View More Saddleworth past meets Saddleworth present in new bookHill 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…
View More Hill top cross memorial to MP shooting tragedyUppermill-born scientist and his work to be recognised with plaque at Museum
A CAMPAIGN to recognise the ground-breaking work of an Uppermill-born physicist is nearing a successful conclusion. A permanent reminder of the pioneering achievements of Albert…
View More Uppermill-born scientist and his work to be recognised with plaque at MuseumThey took the plunge: Saddleworth’s history of open water swimming
THE Independent’s exclusive story in our January 2021 paper revealing the aims of outdoor swimming enthusiasts Katy Boulton and Erica Ryan to open Saddleworth’s first…
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