On this day in History 30th Sept 1894

£400 worth of articles stolen from Mr. H. Samuels', Yorkshire Street, Rochdale, by persons unknown.

On this day in History 29th Sept 1923

Naked man found on Binns Pasture, Two Gates, Rochdale by Harry Percival, Smithy Bridge. Died in Birch Hill, October 4th

On this day in History 28th Sept 1867

Pioneers' Central Stores, Toad Lane, Rochdale, opened by Alderman john Robinson; cost £13,400.

On this day in History 27th Sept 1871

Rochdale Town Hall opened by Mr. G. L. Ashworth, Mayor. A long precession of civic officers, trade societies, Sunday school scholars etc., accompanied by bands of music, paraded the town. At a banquet in the evening Bishop Fraiser and the following M.P's were present: Messrs. Hibbert, Egerton, Potter, Jacob Bright, T. Whitworth, and J. Platt

On this day in History 26th Sept 1864

Earthquake shock distinctly felt in Rochdale

On this day in History 25th Sept 1907

Mr. R.A.L Hutchinson fined for striking a tram conductor with a whip in Rochdale.

On this day in History 24th Sept 1866

2,000 Rochdale townsmen, headed by a band of music, took part in the Reform Gathering at Campfield, Manchester, when 80,000 persons were present. John Bright and Mr.Potter spoke.

On this day in History 23rd Sept 1911

Prisoner escapes from Rochdale police cells. Captured at Bolton two days later.

On this day in History 22nd Sept 1908

About this time Rochdale Town council had several discussions re lead poisoning scare. Tests revealed lead in town's water.

On this day in History 21st Sept 1907

Hollingworth Lake Rowing Club's closing day. Exciting scenes. Boat, containing five men, sank; all rescued. Mr. G.F. Walker's skiff sank and he was rescued.

On this day in History 20th Sept 1876

Discovery of a "Charm" against Evil Spirits, in a box concealed in the rafters of a shippon at Healey, Rochdale.

On this day in History 19th Sept 1880

Samuel Oldman attempted to drown his son in the River Roach at Brimrod, Rochdale; sentenced to penal servitude for life,

On this day in History 17th Sept 1917

Mr. Albert Chevalier, famous comedian, appeared at the Theatre Royal, Rochdale.

On this day in History 16th Sept 1905

Co-Operative Wholesale Society decide to purchase the Rochdale Corn Mill.

On this day in History 15th Sept 1923

West Street Baptist celebrate 150th anniversary. The present church was first opened in 1833. Previously the chapel had been at Town Meadows (1775 to 1833). Prior to that services were held in a room attached to the Bull Inn, Yorkshire street (1773-75).

On this day in History 14th Sept 1927

Rochdale Chamber of Trade organised a Health, Homes and Fashion Exhibition in the Drill Hall, Baron Street

On this day in History 13th Sept 1856

Daily Railway Service to Manchester, 13 trains; to Leeds, 10; to Liverpool, 8.

On this day in History 12th Sept 1914

Rochdale Territorials embark for overseas

On this day in History 11th Sept 1910

Mr. John Taylor, secretary of Falinge Cycling Club, rode a cycle from Rochdale to Blackpool in 2 hours 47 minutes, 56 seconds, thus creating a record.

On this day in History 10th Sept 1887

First Infirmary Gala, Foxholes, Rochdale held. 16,000 spectators present

On this day in History 18th Sept 1886

Gas first lighted from Cutgate to Norden. To mark the event a dinner was held when the Duc de Ferrari, of Italy, was present.

On this day in History 9th Sept 1890

First exhibition of the Rochdale School of Art held; 400 exhibits

On this day in History 8th Sept 1925

The Champness Memorial Hall, Rochdale was opened by a series of successful services and meetings.

On this day in History 7th Sept 1927

Mr. Bertram Whitehead, chairman of the directors was killed and Mr. James Greenhalgh, director, severely injured whilst inspecting the premises of The Rochdale and District Clubs Brewery Co. Ltd. owing to the collapse of the platform on which they were standing

On this day in History 6th Sept 1865

William Street U.M.F.C Rochdale opened, Dr. Joseph Parker preaching the sermon.

On this day in History 5th Sept 1861

Embankment of Lea mill dam, Watergrove, gave way owing to heavy rains; damages £1,000

On this day in History 4th Sept 1909

Bishop of Salford laid foundation-stone of St.John's Roman Catholic School, Ann Street, Rochdale

On this day in History 3rd Sept 1889

School of Art, Town Hall, inaugurated in Rochdale

On this day in History 2nd Sept 1896

First match of the new Rochdale A.F.C with Liverpool Reserve away in the Lancashire Combination. The club was formed by the Rochdale Athletic Club and the matches were played on the Athletic Grounds until the end of the season 1899 - 1900. The few matches in season 1900 - 1901 were played at Spotland.

On this day in History 1st Sept 1880

On the prison van arriving at Strangeways with several prisoners the committal warrants could not be found. The van was driven back to Rochdale and there being no authority for the prisoners' detention they were released.