Big Microbe Knit Saturday 31 Oct 11am - 4pm

Just to remind you all that today is the Big Microbe Knit in conjunction with the Manchester Science Festival.

On this day in History 31st Oct 1920

Miss Gracie Fields’ residence at Highgate, Rochdale burgled : £1,000 worth of furs stolen.

At the Edge

At The Edge: British Art 1950 - 2000 in collaboration with a number of North West Art Galleries has been featured by Manchester Evening News. Why not pop down Touchstones and see this fabulous exhibition yourself?

On this day in History 30th Oct 1884

Rochdale Free Library, The Esplanade, opened ; structure cost £5,000

On this day in History 29th Oct 1887

Monster Jubilee Pie provided at Littleborough for old folks in the district. It contained:- beef, 235 lb; mutton, 20lb; tongue, 16 lb; a quantity of veal; 4 rabbits; 12 ox-tails; 3 large geese; a couple of ducks; 9 chickens; half-a-dozen cows’ hearts; and other ingredients. Served up with the pie were 1½ loads of potatoes; 3 cwt. Of carrots and turnips; and 40 cabbages.

On this day in History 28th Oct 1882

Ohmy’s Circus, Newgate, Rochdale, now Circus of Varieties, opened.

On this day in History 27th Oct 1869

On this day in History 26th Oct 1869

“Weavers’ Arms,” Cheetham Street, Rochdale, which had existed for 70 years, deprived of its license on appeal.

On this day in History 25th Oct 1859

“Royal Charter” foundered off Anglesey ; Mr. W. Watson, of this town of Rochdale, who was returning from a successful sojourn in the Australian goldfields, was amongst the 459 souls lost.

Big Microbe Knit

Saturday 31 Oct 11am - 4pm

Join us for a day of creativity as we 'knit' micro-organisms such as Swine Flu, Salmonella and the common cold! Find out more about the microbes we encounter in our everyday lives and some of the more uncommon ones. Learn how to knit and add to our growing colonies! this is a drop-in event for all abilities - bring your own knitting kit, but some cupplies will be available on the day. This event is part of the Manchester Science Festival.

On this day in History 24th Oct 1889

Betting raid on the Byron Club, Cloth Hall, Rochdale ; 17 persons arrested, of whom nine were on November 7th convicted and heavily fined.

On this day in History 23rd Oct 1863

The Twelve Original Christy’s Minstrels appeared in the Public Hall, Rochdale.

On this day in History 22nd Oct 1872

Railway accident at Milkstone, Rochdale caused by a bullock jumping from a passing cattle train. The animal fell in front of an express train, the engine of which with four carriages left the line.

On this day in History 21st Oct 1874

A Lunar Rainbow was visible in Rochdale ; “the colours were quite distinct and the arch perfect.”

On this day in History 20th Oct 1894

Burgess roll for Rochdale contained 15,066 names, of which over 3,000 were women.

On this day in History 19th Oct 1873

Littleborough U.M.F.C. Sunday Schools opened ; buildings cost £2,000.

On this day in History 18th Oct 1903

Smallpox outbreak announced in Rochdale.

On this day in History 17th Oct 1904

Acrobat killed at the Rochdale Circus – Frank Leonard, one of the “Woodbee Wonders.” The accident occurred at the second performance on this date. Leonard died the day after.

On this day in History 16th Oct 1907

Deaf and Dumb Institute opened in Church Lane, Rochdale.

On this day in History 15th Oct 1862

Town’s Meeting adopted a resolution urging the provision of baths on the Wood Estate and a Park on Broadfield, Rochdale.

On this day in History 14th Oct 1873

John Bright appointed Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster

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On this day in History 13th Oct 1875

“Bluepits” Railway Station re-named “Castleton.”

On this day in History 12th Oct 1910

Man summoned for assaulting the referee at the conclusion of the Rochdale Hornets’ match against Wigan on the Athletic Grounds.

On this day in History 11th Oct 1921

Terrific thunderstorm, accompanied by heavy rainfall. Parts of the town of Rochdale were flooded.

On this day in History 10th Oct 1868

Molesworth Street New Connexion Chapel, Rochdale opened, Rev. T. Masterman, Resident Minister. The building cost £4,000.

On this day in History 9th Oct 1872

Public Meeting to promote a Museum and Art Gallery held in Rochdale.

On this day in History 8th Oct 1909

The Wesleyan Church, Bagslate, commenced centenary celebrations.

On this day in History 7th Oct 1857

A Day of Fast and Humiliation on account of the Indian Mutiny ; special services were held in the churches and business was suspended in Rochdale.

On this day in History 6th Oct 1863

Earthquake Shock felt in the town of Rochdale.

On this day in History 5th Oct 1871

First meeting of the Rochdale Town Council in the new Chamber.

On this day in History 4th Oct 1858

Chapel for the Destitute, Rochdale opened by John Ashworth, Author of Strange Tales.

On this day in History 3rd Oct 1930

A framed memento of Mr. And Mrs. Frederick Lye’s generosity in giving Nab Farm, Syke, as a new home of the Rochdale Poor Children’s Moorland Home organisation.

On this day in History 2nd Oct 1885

Fireman James Cragg was presented with an engraved purse containing £50, by readers of The Referee, and a purse containing £76 0s. 8d. and other testimonials, for bravery displayed at a fire at Baker’s Hosiery Shop, Rochdale on August 19th.

On this day in History 1st Oct 1869

Halfpenny Postage and Postcards introduced. £100 worth of cards issued during the week from the Rochdale Post Office.