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FREE TO EXPLORE
HERITAGE
OPEN DAYS 2019
FRIDAY 13 - SUNDAY 22 SEPTEMBER
Organised by Link4Life
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HERITAGE
WELCOME
OPEN DAYS
2019
Heritage Open Days celebrates England’s doorstep, Heritage Open Days is an event for
fantastic architecture and culture by offering everyone, whatever their background, age
free access to properties that are usually and ability.
closed to the public or normally charge for
Co-ordinated nationally by Heritage Open
admission.
Days National Partnership, the event thrives
Every year in September, buildings of every on the enthusiasm and expertise of local
age, style and function throw open their people. Thousands of volunteers from all
doors with a once-a-year chance to discover walks of life share their knowledge and
hidden architectural treasures and enjoy a memories with visitors, making Heritage
wide range of tours, events and activities Open Days England’s largest voluntary
which bring to life local history and culture. cultural event.
Free of charge and literally on people’s
KEY A Not normally open to the public PDA Partial Disabled Access
Heritage Lottery Fund grant
AD Assistance Dogs Welcome HLF awarded
B Limited Capacity KF Child/family-friendly property/event
C Children under 10 not admitted L Hearing Loop
D Full Disabled Access P Parking available
DP Disabled Parking T On site toilet facilities
Front Cover
Image: Entry charge waived for Heritage
DT On site disabled toilet facilities W
Image courtesy of Open Days
Peterloo.org
DT Dogs Welcome
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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
Saturday 21 September: 1pm-4pm blessed to have this breath-taking work of art.
BOOKING NOT NECESSARY 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 Chapel’s founding in 1801. These provide a
fascinating insight into the lives of local people over a
Saturday 14 September: 10am-4pm
significant period of time. We have posters advertising
Sunday 15 September: 1pm-4pm plays and events going back over a hundred years.
BOOKING NOT NECESSARY The chapel has a large graveyard. Come and find out
more about the lives of people buried here.
AD C D DP DT KF The life of the church continues to be at the heart of
the community. You will also have the opportunity to
L P T find out about the many services, activities and events
taking place here.
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HORSE CARRS
Shawclough Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL12 6LG
Horse Carrs, built in 1865 celebrates its 154th featuring a 6ft diorama of a 1950’s/60’s Holiday
year. Originally built as the family home of the Camp - “Hi-De-Hi”.
Silk Mill Manufacturer, Thomas Watson,who
was also a benefactor to the town of Rochdale. Thursday 19 September: 10:30am-4pm
Visit the building and talk to our historian Friday 20 September: 10:30am-4pm
about the history of the Watson family and Saturday 21 September: 1pm-4pm
the building. View the pictorial history of the Sunday 22 September: 1pm-4pm
building to current date and enjoy a PowerPoint
presentation of the Watson Family, in addition to BOOKING NOT NECESSARY
various items of related archival material. Then
visit the coffee house for refreshments (Thur
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& Fri).
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 Saturday 14 September: 11am-4pm
soldiers from Littleborough during WWI.
Sunday 15 September: 12noon-3pm
There is an extensive archive with numerous
Saturday 21 September: 11am - 4pm
photographs and research facilities too.
Sunday 22 September: 12noon - 3pm
BOOKING NOT NECESSARY
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LOCAL STUDIES CENTRE,
TOUCHSTONES ROCHDALE
The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ
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
Friday 13 September: 10am-5pm refreshments. On both Saturdays during the event,
Saturday 14 September: 10am-5pm you could also enjoy Afternoon Tea in the Art Café,
Tuesday 17 September: 10am-5pm available from 2.30pm for £9.95 per person.
Wednesday 18 September: 10am-5pm
Thursday 19 September: 10am-5pm
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Saturday 21 September: 10am-5pm
BOOKING NOT NECESSARY
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.
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
Friday 13 September: 10:30am -4pm room’ garden accessed through an Art Nouveau
Saturday 14 September: 10:30am -4pm gateway topped by a cubic modern sculpture. Visitors
Sunday 15 September: 1pm -4pm in 2019 will see the recently restored schoolrooms.
Friday 20 September: 10:30am -4pm
Saturday 21 September: 10:30am -4pm AD DP DT HL P PDA T
Sunday 22 September: 1pm -4pm
BOOKING NOT NECESSARY
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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
B O O K IN the opportunity to see items ranging from Egyptian
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clocks and works of art.
Minimum age: 10 years.
Saturday 14 September: 11am-12pm BOOKING ESSENTIAL: Ring: 01706 924828, email
vic@link4life.org or call in person at Touchstones
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(Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm)
ROCHDALE DAY OF DANCE
Various locations
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,
Saturday 21 September: and packed to the rafters events with the time
served acts and performers.
The Baum from 11am – 1pm As part of this year’s HOD, on 21st September
33-37 Toad Ln, Rochdale, OL12 0NU Oakenhoof will be performing in various venues,
which include the Flying Horse Hotel, Touchstones
Touchstones from 1:30pm – 3pm and the Baum Public House.
Touchstones, The Esplanade, Rochdale,
Please come along and watch them dance and
OL16 1AQ
soak up the atmosphere of this very local tradition.
The Flying Horse from 3am-4:30 pm
37 Packer St, Rochdale, OL16 1NJ
BOOKING NOT NECESSARY
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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!
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
Friday 13 September: look inside the Mayor’s Parlour.
12pm | 2pm | 4pm
We’ll take you around the best bits of Rochdale Town
Saturday 14 September: Hall, including the Exchange, Great Hall and Council
10am | 12pm Chambers. Get a flavour of this stunning building and
Sunday 15 September: learn about the many stories which have made up its
10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm past. We have chairs in most rooms of the tour if you’d
like to sit down after walking to each room. Maximum
Friday 20 September: 25 people per tour.
12pm | 2pm | 4pm | 6pm
Saturday 21 September:
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10am | 12pm
BOOKING NOT NECESSARY
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.
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
13 - 22 September
Improvement District.
BOOKING NOT NECESSARY
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ROOLEY MOOR HERITAGE TRAILS
Rooley Moor Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL12 6BN
Take a walk to appreciate the spectacular open take some food and a drink with you as well.
moorland views, uncover the past and find out These routes are also used by horse riders. Dogs
about the rich history of Rooley Moor. Four, free, are welcome but must be kept on a lead at all
self-guided heritage trail booklets are available times.
from the BBC plaque, just before the cattle grid
Friday 13 September: 10am-5pm
in Catley Lane Head village.
Saturday 14 September: 10am-5pm
Max 20 people per tour/session. Allow at least Sunday 15 September: 10am-5pm
two hours for a leisurely walk and to appreciate Monday 16 September: 10am-5pm
the spectacular open moorland views. The Tuesday 17 September: 10am-5pm
Cotton Famine Road, as it is known today, came Wednesday 18 September: 10am-5pm
about during the American Civil War. Rochdale Thursday 19 September: 10am-5pm
cotton workers supported the abolition of Friday 20 September: 10am-5pm
slavery, but the lack of supply of cotton in the Saturday 21 September: 10am-5pm
early 1860s left the previously prosperous Sunday 22 September: 10am-5pm
cotton workers impoverished. A number of
relief funds were set up to help alleviate the BOOKING NOT NECESSARY
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.
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 Friday 13 September: 2-4pm
the town for well over 1000 years. Built and rebuilt Saturday 14 September: 2-4pm
over the generations, it has stonework dating back to Sunday 15 September: 2-4pm
the 13th and 14th centuries. There are also splendid
stained glass windows including the Faith, Hope and BOOKING NOT NECESSARY
Charity window by Sir Edward Burne-Jones. There is
the 13th century font in which thirties film star Gracie D DP T
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.
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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
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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.
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
Friday 13 September: 11am-6pm no other church. Indeed St. Edmund’s is no ordinary
Saturday 14 September: 12pm-6pm place from its wealth of Symbolism and semiotics ,
Sunday 15 September: 12pm-6pm it’s stained glass , the wealth of carving, wood work
Friday 20 September: 11am-6pm and construction. Vested in the care of the Churches
Saturday 21 September: 12pm-6pm conservation trust and looked after by the friends of St.
Sunday 22 September: 12pm-6pm Edmund’s Church this Grade1 listed church is a wonder
to behold.
BOOKING NOT NECESSARY
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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 Friday 20 September: 12noon-4pm
the town and has been there for generations of Saturday 21 September: 10am-4pm
Bircle folk since 1846. On a clear day there are
amazing panoramic views over Bury, Heywood, C DT P T
Rochdale and as far as Blackstone Edge.
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
and redecoration to the Chancel area in
range of photos of events past and present.
readiness for our celebrations.
Designed by the architect George Edmund Street,
The Churchyard is the final resting place of
who also designed the Royal Courts of Justice in
David Brooks one of the Original Rochdale
London and built by Rogers & Booth of Gosport with
Pioneers. Our War Memorial has recently
internal stone sculpture by Thomas Earp, whose
had a major refurbishment and there are a
works include the Eleanor Cross which stands at
few War Graves within our grounds.
Charing Cross, London, this present Church building
has served the people of Milnrow for 150 years Friday 13 September: 10am-2pm
being dedicated on 21 August 1869. This building Saturday 14 September: 10am-4pm
had replaced 2 earlier buildings erected in the
Sunday 15 September: 10am-12pm
grounds in 1799 & 1814. Money for the present
building was donated by James Schofield, a local BOOKING NOT NECESSARY
mill owner and his family.
The Church has recently undergone restoration AD DP DT HL P
10ST JOHN THE BAPTIST
RC CHURCH
Dowling Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL11 1EX
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
Image courtesy of Mike Berrell
and create your own mosaic. We have a friendly team
of parishioners who will guide you around the church.
Friday 13 September: 12noon-4pm Everyone is welcome.
Saturday 14 September: 10am-12am | 1pm-5pm
Sunday 15 September: 11am-4:30pm
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BOOKING NOT NECESSARY
ST JOHN’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.
Free light refreshments available. Access by car via
Thornham Lane off Rochdale Road, or on foot via
Church Avenue off Rochdale Road.
Saturday 21 September: 10am-4pm
Sunday 22 September: 1pm-3pm
BOOKING NOT NECESSARY DP HLF P PDA T
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ST LEONARD’S PARISH CHURCH,
MIDDLETON
St Leonard’s Square, New Lane, Off Long Street,
Middleton M24 6DE
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
Friday 13 September: 10am-4pm 1524. The church, with its unusual steeple, is quite a
Saturday 14 September: 10am-4pm landmark overlooking the Olde Boars Head Inn and
Sunday 15 September: 10am-4pm Jubilee Park. Parking is available in St Leonard’s
Friday 20 September: 10am-4pm Square.
Saturday 21 September: 10am-4pm
Sunday 22 September: 10am-4pm
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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 AD DT HL PDA T
Sunday 15 September: 2pm-3:30pm
BOOKING NOT NECESSARY
12ST 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 AD DP DT DW PDA T
ST MARY’S IN THE BAUM
St Mary’s Gate, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 1DZ
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
Image courtesy of Veronica Smith unusual roundel windows are from the original church
of 1742. The church has an exquisite carved oak rood
Saturday 14 September: 10am- screen and a striking, Comper designed, War Memorial
4pmSunday 15 September: 12-3pm window. Refreshments will be available.
BOOKING NOT NECESSARY
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13ST THOMAS CHURCH, NEWHEY
St. Thomas’s Church, Church Street, Newhey, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL16 3QS
Visitors will see where the rebuilding work was car-park situated 100 yards beyond the church
carried out after the devastating fire and admire on the left.
the skill of the restoration and marvel at its new,
Friday 13 September: 2pm-4pm
light and bright interior.
Saturday 14 September: 10am-4pm
We will hold both organised and self-guided Sunday 15 September: 12-4pm
tours of our church which had to be completely
restored after a devastating fire in 2007. BOOKING NOT NECESSARY
The church has an outstanding carved pulpit and
font. The large fully restored organ was kindly AD B C D DP DT T
donated by St. Peter’s Church Loughborough and
we hope visiting organists from other churches
might like to play this beautiful instrument.
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, B O O K IN
and reflect on what life was like in Rochdale during R E Q U IR EG
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the nineteenth-century. The walk includes some steep
inclines and some steps. The guide will meet visitors in
the reception area of Touchstones Rochdale. Saturday Trails:
14 and 21 September: 1.30pm-2.30pm
Touchstones Rochdale is an exciting Arts & Heritage
Centre with a Museum, Art Gallery, Local Studies Centre, BOOKING ESSENTIAL: Ring 01706 924928 or
Visitor Information Centre and gift shop, so following book in person at Rochdale Visitor Information
your walk why not look around the building, then visit
the Art Café to enjoy Afternoon Tea with tea or coffee, a Centre, Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade,
variety of sandwiches and delicious cakes for £9.95 per Rochdale OL16 1AQ (Tuesday-Saturday 10am-
head. Booking is essential as detailed below. 5pm) or email: vic@link4life.org.
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The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ
Join artists Paul Fitzgerald and Eva Schlunke in
this talk about their new graphic novel based on the
B O O K IN
R E Q U IR EG Peterloo Massacre. Images from the book are featured
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in our new Heritage Gallery exhibition, Protest and
Peterloo. Take the opportunity to look around and find
Saturday 21 September: 11am-12pm out more about radical Sam Bamford.
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL 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
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BOOKING NOT NECESSARY
YELLOWAY MOTOR COACH MUSEUM
Outside Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale, OL16 1AQ
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,
Saturday 14 September: 10am-4pm photos, posters and model coaches.
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ARTS AND HERITAGE
Set beneath hills and wild moorland at the edge of the Based at Touchstones Rochdale, the Arts and Heritage
Pennines, the borough’s beautiful landscape is dissected centre, our Visitor Information Centre’s friendly staff can
by tranquil waterways and lakes where you can explore a provide you with information on local walks and tours, as
fascinating heritage. The borough of Rochdale includes well as events, attractions and accommodation.
the towns of Heywood, Littleborough and Middleton, each
Visit the Shop an ideal place to get a unique gift or card.
with their own unique flavour and attractions. Here you’ll
Also sitting amongst us is The Art Cafe which boasts a
enjoy a lovely area with beautiful historic gems. With
wide selection of good food and drink offered to you in a
award winning restaurants and bars, and surrounded by
relaxed atmosphere.
stunning countryside, the borough of Rochdale is a great
place to discover
Rochdale Visitor Information Centre
Touchstones Rochdale | The Esplanade,
Rochdale | OL16 1AQ
Open Tuesday - Saturday | 10am - 5pm
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