Heritage Open Days 2019 by Your Trust

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HERITAGE

OPEN DAYS 2019

FRIDAY 13 - SUNDAY 22 SEPTEMBER Organised by Link4Life 1

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HERITAGE OPEN DAYS 2019 Heritage Open Days celebrates England’s fantastic architecture and culture by offering free access to properties that are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission. Every year in September, buildings of every age, style and function throw open their doors with a once-a-year chance to discover hidden architectural treasures and enjoy a wide range of tours, events and activities which bring to life local history and culture. Free of charge and literally on people’s

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doorstep, Heritage Open Days is an event for everyone, whatever their background, age and ability. Co-ordinated nationally by Heritage Open Days National Partnership, the event thrives on the enthusiasm and expertise of local people. Thousands of volunteers from all walks of life share their knowledge and memories with visitors, making Heritage Open Days England’s largest voluntary cultural event.

Not normally open to the public

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Limited Capacity

Children under 10 not admitted

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ALL SAINTS & MARTYRS CHURCH, LANGLEY Wood Street, Middleton, Greater Manchester, M24 5GL The amazing Langley Cross stands some 13 or so metres tall and is housed in All Saints & Martyrs Church. Sculpted in aluminium by Geoffrey Clarke, it was cast using pioneer techniques which he himself developed. Sadly Geoffrey Clarke died four years ago and since then a lot has been written about his work, which can be found all over the country. Langley is truly blessed to have this breath-taking work of art.

Saturday 21 September: 1pm-4pm

There will be talks on the Langley Cross during the opening times of the church.

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BAMFORD CHAPEL AND NORDEN URC Norden Road, Bamford, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL11 5PQ Bamford Chapel has been at the heart of the local community for over 200 years. Come and find out what was taking place here 200 years ago, in 1819, and 100 years ago in 1919. You will gain a fascinating insight into our local heritage. Bamford Chapel and Norden URC have worked hard in recent years to preserve and present a fabulous archive. This has been helped by the chapel receiving a Heritage Lottery Grant. Come and see the progress made and the plans to continue to make our heritage more accessible. Maybe you would like to get involved? Everyone is welcome. You do not have to be a church member to help us in this work. Our archive includes records of births, deaths and marriages and original books of minutes going back to the Chapelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s founding in 1801. These provide a fascinating insight into the lives of local people over a significant period of time. We have posters advertising plays and events going back over a hundred years.

Saturday 14 September: 10am-4pm Sunday 15 September: 1pm-4pm BOOKING NOT NECESSARY

The chapel has a large graveyard. Come and find out more about the lives of people buried here. The life of the church continues to be at the heart of the community. You will also have the opportunity to find out about the many services, activities and events taking place here.

HORSE CARRS Shawclough Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL12 6LG Horse Carrs, built in 1865 celebrates its 154th year. Originally built as the family home of the Silk Mill Manufacturer, Thomas Watson,who was also a benefactor to the town of Rochdale. Visit the building and talk to our historian about the history of the Watson family and the building. View the pictorial history of the building to current date and enjoy a PowerPoint presentation of the Watson Family, in addition to various items of related archival material. Then visit the coffee house for refreshments (Thur & Fri).

featuring a 6ft diorama of a 1950’s/60’s Holiday Camp - “Hi-De-Hi”. Thursday 19 September: 10:30am-4pm Friday 20 September: 10:30am-4pm Saturday 21 September: 1pm-4pm Sunday 22 September: 1pm-4pm BOOKING NOT NECESSARY

The Exhibition also includes an Archival Display featuring Miss Frances Marion Watson who was a Missionary to China from West Street Baptist Church, Rochdale and an overview of the History of the West Street Baptist Church (the 1st Baptist Church in Rochdale), which is now known as ‘Open Door’ and resides within Horse Carrs. There will also be a Dolls House Display exhibited by the Whibleys Dolls House Club

LITTLEBOROUGH HISTORY CENTRE Littleborough Station, Platform 2, Station Buildings, Railway Street, Littleborough, Greater Manchester, OL15 8AF Littleborough Archaeological and Historical Society will host the event this year. This heritage centre is based in the original station buildings on the platform of Littleborough Station. For Heritage Open Days, the centre is holding an ongoing exhibition on the fallen soldiers from Littleborough during WWI. There is an extensive archive with numerous photographs and research facilities too.

Saturday 14 September: 11am-4pm Sunday 15 September: 12noon-3pm Saturday 21 September: 11am - 4pm Sunday 22 September: 12noon - 3pm BOOKING NOT NECESSARY

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LOCAL STUDIES CENTRE, TOUCHSTONES ROCHDALE The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ

Friday 13 September: 10am-5pm Saturday 14 September: 10am-5pm Tuesday 17 September: 10am-5pm Wednesday 18 September: 10am-5pm Thursday 19 September: 10am-5pm Friday 20 September: 10am-5pm Saturday 21 September: 10am-5pm

Call into the Local Studies Centre to gain an insight into what effect ‘People Power’ had on the local area. In this year of commemoration, we will be exploring the three themes of Peterloo; Protest, Democracy and Freedom, through a series of displays in the centre. Pick up a quiz sheet and one lucky winner will receive a copy of the book ‘Sam Bamford: Portrait of a Radical’ by local author Morris Garratt. Then, why not explore the Museum, Art Gallery, Visitor Information Centre & gift shop, followed by a visit to the Art Café for light refreshments. On both Saturdays during the event, you could also enjoy Afternoon Tea in the Art Café, available from 2.30pm for £9.95 per person.

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LONG STREET METHODIST CHURCH Lever Street, Middleton, Greater Manchester, M24 5UE See the recently restored schoolrooms along with the Arts and Crafts Church which is ‘a knockout’ according to the latest Pevsner guide.

Friday 13 September: 10:30am -4pm Saturday 14 September: 10:30am -4pm Sunday 15 September: 1pm -4pm Friday 20 September: 10:30am -4pm Saturday 21 September: 10:30am -4pm Sunday 22 September: 1pm -4pm

Long Street Methodist Church and Schools were built in 1899 by the foremost Arts and Crafts architect in the north of England, Edgar Wood, who was described by Pevsner as ‘that remarkable...Manchester architect’. It is an outstanding Grade II* listed building incorporating Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau and modern stylistic elements into a magnificent whole. The adjacent school is pure Arts and Crafts with a lovely ‘outdoor room’ garden accessed through an Art Nouveau gateway topped by a cubic modern sculpture. Visitors in 2019 will see the recently restored schoolrooms.

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ROCHDALE ARTS & HERITAGE ROCHDALE ARTS & HERITAGE RESOURCE CENTRE The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Ever wondered about what is not on display at Touchstones Rochdale? Come and see the wonderful objects in storage at the Arts and Heritage Resource Centre and take a tour with Sarah Hodgkinson, who looks after the museum collection. This tour looks at the amazing collections of the borough; you will have the opportunity to see items ranging from Egyptian artefacts, some over 5000 years old, to grandfather clocks and works of art.

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Minimum age: 10 years. Saturday 14 September: 11am-12pm

BOOKING ESSENTIAL: Ring: 01706 924828, email vic@link4life.org or call in person at Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ (Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm)

ROCHDALE DAY OF DANCE Various locations

Saturday 21 September: The Baum from 11am – 1pm 33-37 Toad Ln, Rochdale, OL12 0NU Touchstones from 1:30pm – 3pm Touchstones, The Esplanade, Rochdale, OL16 1AQ The Flying Horse from 3am-4:30 pm 37 Packer St, Rochdale, OL16 1NJ BOOKING NOT NECESSARY

Oakenhoof are an all-age, open folk arts group. They are based in Littleborough and exist to develop and share the joy of folk dance, music and song, stories and visual arts. Folk music and dance are experiencing a real resurgence in popularity at the moment: with scores of folk festivals all year round, and a plethora of young upcoming bands, and packed to the rafters events with the time served acts and performers. As part of this year’s HOD, on 21st September Oakenhoof will be performing in various venues, which include the Flying Horse Hotel, Touchstones and the Baum Public House. Please come along and watch them dance and soak up the atmosphere of this very local tradition.

ROCHDALE TOWN HALL The Esplanade, Rochdale, OL16 1AB Rochdale’s fabulous Grade I Victorian Gothic town hall is renowned worldwide for its unique and detailed architecture. Join us on an expertly guided tour during Heritage Open Days!

Friday 13 September: 12pm | 2pm | 4pm Saturday 14 September: 10am | 12pm Sunday 15 September: 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm Friday 20 September: 12pm | 2pm | 4pm | 6pm Saturday 21 September: 10am | 12pm

Our FREE one hour tour takes you around the Town Hall to marvel at the wonderful craftsmanship, immerse yourself in the building’s history and take a look inside the Mayor’s Parlour. We’ll take you around the best bits of Rochdale Town Hall, including the Exchange, Great Hall and Council Chambers. Get a flavour of this stunning building and learn about the many stories which have made up its past. We have chairs in most rooms of the tour if you’d like to sit down after walking to each room. Maximum 25 people per tour.

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ROCHDALE LIVING MEMORIES 14 Drake St, Rochdale OL16 1NT Rochdale Living Memories is a Facebook Page dedicated to those living in or who have lived in Rochdale past and present. The Page has been created to share positive memories of Rochdale and anyone can post their photographs of the town. The page has been hugely successful with over 7000 followers.

13 - 22 September BOOKING NOT NECESSARY

As part of this year’s Heritage Open Day, the shop front within the vacant retail unit at 14 Yorkshire Street will be transformed into a ‘smart window’. This smart window will be dressed in Heritage Open Day branding and within it will sit a large screen which will show on a loop 1000s of photographs which have been posted on the Rochdale Living Memories Facebook Page. The smart widow will celebrate Rochdale’s amazing culture and heritage and it will be sponsored by the Rochdale Town Centre Business Improvement District. 7

ROOLEY MOOR HERITAGE TRAILS Rooley Moor Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL12 6BN Take a walk to appreciate the spectacular open moorland views, uncover the past and find out about the rich history of Rooley Moor. Four, free, self-guided heritage trail booklets are available from the BBC plaque, just before the cattle grid in Catley Lane Head village. Max 20 people per tour/session. Allow at least two hours for a leisurely walk and to appreciate the spectacular open moorland views. The Cotton Famine Road, as it is known today, came about during the American Civil War. Rochdale cotton workers supported the abolition of slavery, but the lack of supply of cotton in the early 1860s left the previously prosperous cotton workers impoverished. A number of relief funds were set up to help alleviate the hardships of cotton workers, which included stone breaking in the quarries and mines, as well as construction work such as building parks, rebuilding sewerage systems and constructing and resurfacing roads.

take some food and a drink with you as well. These routes are also used by horse riders. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times. Friday 13 September: 10am-5pm Saturday 14 September: 10am-5pm Sunday 15 September: 10am-5pm Monday 16 September: 10am-5pm Tuesday 17 September: 10am-5pm Wednesday 18 September: 10am-5pm Thursday 19 September: 10am-5pm Friday 20 September: 10am-5pm Saturday 21 September: 10am-5pm Sunday 22 September: 10am-5pm BOOKING NOT NECESSARY

It is important you wear appropriate footwear and warm waterproof clothing as some sections of these walks can be muddy. We suggest you

ROCHDALE PARISH CHURCH, ST CHAD’S Sparrow Hill, Drake Street (just off), Rochdale, OL16 1QT The Parish Church has stood on the hill overlooking the town for well over 1000 years. Built and rebuilt over the generations, it has stonework dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries. There are also splendid stained glass windows including the Faith, Hope and Charity window by Sir Edward Burne-Jones. There is the 13th century font in which thirties film star Gracie Fields was baptised in 1898. Furniture and carving in the church have connections with the Byron family, Lords of the Manor, until the poet Byron sold the manor in the 1800s. The Queen paid a Royal visit in 1994 to see the church’s 21st century role. This is a family friendly venue, suitable for all ages. On Sparrow Hill, off Drake Street, via either Vicar’s Drive or Church Stile or up 122 steps from Town Hall Square. 8

Friday 13 September: 2-4pm Saturday 14 September: 2-4pm Sunday 15 September: 2-4pm BOOKING NOT NECESSARY

ST AIDAN’S CHURCH, SUDDEN, ROCHDALE Manchester Road, Sudden, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL11 3EL A Grade II* listed building designed by Temple Moore and built by TS Ullathorne of Selby. The Parish Church was consecrated in 1915. Points of interest include a stained glass window designed by Harry Grylls which forms part of the church’s war memorial, an unusual and accessible outside pulpit and a Father Willis Organ which was originally installed in the Park Hall in Cardiff. Saturday 14 September: 10am-12pm Wednesday 18 September: 10am-12pm Saturday 21 September: 10am-12pm BOOKING NOT NECESSARY

ST. EDMUND’S FALINGE, ROCHDALE (NO ORDINARY PLACE) St. Edmund’s Church , Clement Royds Street, Falinge, Rochdale , Greater Manchester, OL12 6PL St. Edmund’s Falinge. A Gothic gem tucked away in a quiet corner of Rochdale, this extraordinary church built with no expense spared by Albert Hudson Royds 1870-73, no ordinary place it will become apparent on closer inspection.

Friday 13 September: 11am-6pm Saturday 14 September: 12pm-6pm Sunday 15 September: 12pm-6pm Friday 20 September: 11am-6pm Saturday 21 September: 12pm-6pm Sunday 22 September: 12pm-6pm

St. Edmund’s. Described by ‘Pevsner as “Rochdale’s Temple To Freemasonry” as exotic as Rosslyn in Scotland. A wealth of wonders awaits those who wish to explore this unique and special place like no other church. Indeed St. Edmund’s is no ordinary place from its wealth of Symbolism and semiotics , it’s stained glass , the wealth of carving, wood work and construction. Vested in the care of the Churches conservation trust and looked after by the friends of St. Edmund’s Church this Grade1 listed church is a wonder to behold.

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ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH, BIRCLE Castle Hill Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 6UH Bircle Church is built on rock, stands high above the town and has been there for generations of Bircle folk since 1846. On a clear day there are amazing panoramic views over Bury, Heywood, Rochdale and as far as Blackstone Edge.

Friday 20 September: 12noon-4pm Saturday 21 September: 10am-4pm

The building is Grade II listed and designed by local architect George Shaw of Uppermill. The stained glass window by Thomas Willement, “Father of Victorian Glass” is impressive. Take a look at the several pieces of furniture by skilled craftsman Robert (Mouseman) Thompson of Kilburn, North Yorkshire. On display will be photographs and information relating to Bircle in days gone by and local soldiers who lost their lives in WWI and WWII. Also in the parish is what used to be the Bury Union Workhouse (now Fairfield Hospital), and this year we have collected together photographs and information on life in the Workhouse.

ST JAMES’ THE APOSTLE, MILNROW St James Church, St James Street, Milnrow, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL16 3JT

You are welcome to visit this Grade II listed Church which is celebrating 150 years of the building on its present site. On display will be historical documents as well as a range of photos of events past and present. Designed by the architect George Edmund Street, who also designed the Royal Courts of Justice in London and built by Rogers & Booth of Gosport with internal stone sculpture by Thomas Earp, whose works include the Eleanor Cross which stands at Charing Cross, London, this present Church building has served the people of Milnrow for 150 years being dedicated on 21 August 1869. This building had replaced 2 earlier buildings erected in the grounds in 1799 & 1814. Money for the present building was donated by James Schofield, a local mill owner and his family. The Church has recently undergone restoration 10

and redecoration to the Chancel area in readiness for our celebrations. The Churchyard is the final resting place of David Brooks one of the Original Rochdale Pioneers. Our War Memorial has recently had a major refurbishment and there are a few War Graves within our grounds. Friday 13 September: 10am-2pm Saturday 14 September: 10am-4pm Sunday 15 September: 10am-12pm BOOKING NOT NECESSARY

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ST JOHN THE BAPTIST RC CHURCH Dowling Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL11 1EX

Image courtesy of Mike Berrell

Friday 13 September: 12noon-4pm Saturday 14 September: 10am-12am | 1pm-5pm Sunday 15 September: 11am-4:30pm BOOKING NOT NECESSARY

The sanctuary mosaic cost four thousand pounds and was designed by Eric Newton, son of Lehman Oppenheimer and Edith Newton, and was completed on 31 October 1933. The central figure being that of Christ the King, a feast day established by Pope Pius XI, his papal coat of arms and the coat of arms of Bishop Henshaw are on the side walls. We have extensive information leading back to when the church was first built with photographs of previous clergy, parishioners and much more. Inspired by our mosaic, come along and create your own mosaic. We have a friendly team of parishioners who will guide you around the church. Everyone is welcome.

ST JOHNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CHURCH, THORNHAM Thornham Lane off Rochdale Road, Slattocks, Middleton, M24 2RE In a wonderful setting amid the fields, the church appears much older than it actually is. Begun in 1906, it was 1914 before it was completed. It is one of the last Gothic-style churches to be built in the Diocese of Manchester. There are many fine stained glass windows, including some with connections to local industrialists such as the Tweedale and Smalley families, who were founders of the former textile machinery company in Castleton.

Saturday 21 September: 10am-4pm Sunday 22 September: 1pm-3pm BOOKING NOT NECESSARY

Free light refreshments available. Access by car via Thornham Lane off Rochdale Road, or on foot via Church Avenue off Rochdale Road.

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ROCHDALE ARTS & HERITAGE ST LEONARD’S PARISH CHURCH, MIDDLETON St Leonard’s Square, New Lane, Off Long Street, Middleton M24 6DE

Friday 13 September: 10am-4pm Saturday 14 September: 10am-4pm Sunday 15 September: 10am-4pm Friday 20 September: 10am-4pm Saturday 21 September: 10am-4pm Sunday 22 September: 10am-4pm BOOKING NOT NECESSARY

This Grade I listed church dating from 1100 is famous for its incorporated Norman arches and notable history. Come along to admire the Flodden Window, dating from 1515, two Arts and Crafts windows by Christopher Whall and rare memorial brasses. This is the oldest church in the Diocese of Manchester. The church was rebuilt in 1412 by local man Cardinal Thomas Langley, then Bishop of Durham, and later further increased in size by Richard Assheton in 1524. The church, with its unusual steeple, is quite a landmark overlooking the Olde Boars Head Inn and Jubilee Park. Parking is available in St Leonard’s Square.

PARISH CHURCH OF ST LUKE York Street, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 4NN You can walk round all aspects of the building freely, if you have any questions, there will people on hand to answer them to the best of our ability, Artefacts will be on display that are not usually. A splendid Victorian Gothic church (listed Grade II*, 1862) with majestic proportions. Impressive stained glass, reredos, pulpit and war memorial. Deemed to be a showcase of Victorian art, featuring sculpted stone work, encaustic tiling and wrought iron. There will be people to guide visitors around the church. The tower will be taking part in Challenge 500. Saturday 14 September: 10am-2pm Sunday 15 September: 2pm-3:30pm BOOKING NOT NECESSARY

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ST MARY’S CHURCH, BIRCH Langley Lane, Birch, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 2QJ A modern church building with many of the original features from the old church including the unusual & decorative altar. Interesting gravestones in the churchyard. A display of old photographs showing the old church and Birch Village.

Saturday 14 September: 1pm-3pm BOOKING NOT NECESSARY

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ST MARY’S IN THE BAUM St Mary’s Gate, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 1DZ

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Saturday 14 September: 10am4pmSunday 15 September: 12-3pm

St Mary’s in the Baum Church was awarded Grade I listing by Historic England in 2015. Rochdale’s ‘Hidden Gem’, it is a rare example of the work of Sir Ninian Comper (1864-1960) and is the only church of his design in the northern ecclesiastical Province of York. Modest in design from the outside, the interior is a revelation. Built in 1911, to replace an earlier 18th century ‘chapel of ease’, the church has an unusual arrangement with the main aisle, choir and sanctuary on the south side and (as the church is dedicated to St Mary) a ‘Jesus’ Chapel on the north side. Pillars and unusual roundel windows are from the original church of 1742. The church has an exquisite carved oak rood screen and a striking, Comper designed, War Memorial window. Refreshments will be available.

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ST THOMAS CHURCH, NEWHEY St. Thomas’s Church, Church Street, Newhey, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL16 3QS Visitors will see where the rebuilding work was carried out after the devastating fire and admire the skill of the restoration and marvel at its new, light and bright interior. We will hold both organised and self-guided tours of our church which had to be completely restored after a devastating fire in 2007.

car-park situated 100 yards beyond the church on the left. Friday 13 September: 2pm-4pm Saturday 14 September: 10am-4pm Sunday 15 September: 12-4pm BOOKING NOT NECESSARY

The church has an outstanding carved pulpit and font. The large fully restored organ was kindly donated by St. Peter’s Church Loughborough and we hope visiting organists from other churches might like to play this beautiful instrument.

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All the church is wheelchair accessible except the Chancel which has three small steps. The event is not suitable for children under 5yrs. Max 10 people per tour/session. Church St is located immediately after St Thomas’ Primary School on Huddersfield Rd (A640). It is a small lane newly laid with speed bumps and passing places with a new church

TOUCHSTONES ROCHDALE: BLUE BADGE GUIDED HERITAGE TRAIL FOLLOWED BY AFTERNOON TEA The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ In support of Heritage Open Days 2019, join us on this free Blue Badge Guided Heritage Trail that will commence and finish at Touchstones Rochdale, where you will learn about Rochdale’s architectural heritage and gain insight into how Rochdale became world famous as the birthplace of the worldwide co-operative movement, and reflect on what life was like in Rochdale during the nineteenth-century. The walk includes some steep inclines and some steps. The guide will meet visitors in the reception area of Touchstones Rochdale. Touchstones Rochdale is an exciting Arts & Heritage Centre with a Museum, Art Gallery, Local Studies Centre, Visitor Information Centre and gift shop, so following your walk why not look around the building, then visit the Art Café to enjoy Afternoon Tea with tea or coffee, a variety of sandwiches and delicious cakes for £9.95 per head. Booking is essential as detailed below. 14

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Saturday Trails: 14 and 21 September: 1.30pm-2.30pm BOOKING ESSENTIAL: Ring 01706 924928 or book in person at Rochdale Visitor Information Centre, Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ (Tuesday-Saturday 10am5pm) or email: vic@link4life.org.

TOUCHSTONES ROCHDALE The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ

Saturday 21 September: 11am-12pm

Join artists Paul Fitzgerald and Eva Schlunke in this talk about their new graphic novel based on the Peterloo Massacre. Images from the book are featured in our new Heritage Gallery exhibition, Protest and Peterloo. Take the opportunity to look around and find out more about radical Sam Bamford.

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Minimum age: 10 years.

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VIRTUAL ROCHDALE 1900 Rochdale Town Hall, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AB Rochdale’s fabulous Grade I Victorian Gothic town hall will be home to ‘Virtual Rochdale’ during Heritage Open Days. Virtual Rochdale has recreated the Town Centre as it would have looked over 100 years ago, by studying photographs and maps of the time and using this information within computer software to build a 3-dimensional views of old Rochdale where streets and buildings that are long gone can be explored and viewed from any angle. The Virtual Rochdale 1900 Tour is an interactive experience projected onto a large screen where the audience can take a virtual journey down any of the reconstructed streets showing the town as it was over a hundred years ago. Sunday 15 September: 11am-4pm BOOKING NOT NECESSARY

YELLOWAY MOTOR COACH MUSEUM Outside Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale, OL16 1AQ

Saturday 14 September: 10am-4pm

A real treat for Rochdale folk seeking coach travel and holiday nostalgia will be a visit to the town by the mobile Yelloway Motor Coach Museum. The 1915 incorporation of Holt Bros (Rochdale) Ltd, celebrated in 2015 (see photo above), which became Yelloways Motor Services Ltd in 1932 operated luxury coach services from their Rochdale base from 1932 to 1988, taking locals on their annual holidays. This mobile museum is housed in an original 1976 Yelloway coach, converted into what is probably Britain’s smallest transport museum. Visitors will be able to view the collection of Yelloway memorabilia, photos, posters and model coaches.

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TOUCHSTONES ARTS AND HERITAGE Set beneath hills and wild moorland at the edge of the Pennines, the borough’s beautiful landscape is dissected by tranquil waterways and lakes where you can explore a fascinating heritage. The borough of Rochdale includes the towns of Heywood, Littleborough and Middleton, each with their own unique flavour and attractions. Here you’ll enjoy a lovely area with beautiful historic gems. With award winning restaurants and bars, and surrounded by stunning countryside, the borough of Rochdale is a great place to discover

Based at Touchstones Rochdale, the Arts and Heritage centre, our Visitor Information Centre’s friendly staff can provide you with information on local walks and tours, as well as events, attractions and accommodation. Visit the Shop an ideal place to get a unique gift or card. Also sitting amongst us is The Art Cafe which boasts a wide selection of good food and drink offered to you in a relaxed atmosphere.

Rochdale Visitor Information Centre Touchstones Rochdale | The Esplanade, Rochdale | OL16 1AQ Open Tuesday - Saturday | 10am - 5pm 01706 924928 | vic@link4life.org

Link4Life is the trading name of Rochdale Boroughwide Cultural Trust. Registered Charity No: 1118610