On this day in History 30th Nov 1918

Dr. Saleeby, authority on eugenics, spoke at the Pioneers' Hall, Rochdale.

On this day in History 29th Nov 1923

Mr. David Lloyd George, M.P, visits Rochdale and addressed meeting on the Town Hall Square.

On this day in History 28th Nov 1916

Mr Earnest Poles, who had lost his speech through the war, recovered it in an accident at Kelsall and Kemp's Mill, Rochdale.

On this day in History 27th Nov 1895

Professor John Milne, the eminent seismologist, in the Public Hall Rochdale, gave lecture on "Earth Movements."

On this day in History 26th Nov 1866

Horses attached to the Whitworth 'bus bolted. In Whitworth Road the vehicle collided with a lamp - post; a man killed by falling from the top of the 'bus.

On this day in History 25th Nov 1880

Government Inquiry into Rochdale's application to borrow £80,000 to complete Spring Mill Reservoir.

On this day in History 24th Nov 1841

Constabulary Force formed in Rochdale.

On this day in History 23rd Nov 1864

Mr. Cobden's last speech in the town of Rochdale. He addressed upwards of 4,000 persons for nearly two hours in Messrs. Robinson and Sons' works.

On this day in History 22nd Nov 1914

First batch of wounded soldiers arrived at Rochdale. Seventeen were taken to the Crippled Children's Home at Norden and 21 went to the Ambulance Drill Hall.

On this day in History 21st Nov 1929

Mr W. W. Wakefield, the well-known International Rugby forward, was principal guest at the annual dinner of Rochdale Rugby Union Football Club.

On this day in History 20th Nov 1919

Melbourne Inman, the world's billiards champion, played a series of exhibition games at the Provident Hall.

On this day in History 19th Nov 1929

Presentation to Colonel G. Scott, J.P., and Mr A. N. Scott of portrait of the late Mr Walter Scott, J.P., by the "Rochdale Observer" and "Heywood Advertiser" staffs.

On this day in History 18th Nov 1930

Mr. F. S. Smythe, eminent mountaineer, lectured at the Art Gallery, Rochdale.

On this day in History 17th Nov 1874

Mr Robert Clough, Temperance Advocate, was presented with a service of plate and a purse of gold in recognition of 20 years' services in the cause.

On this day in History 16th Nov 1926

Mr Peter Dawson, famous baritone, sang at the Champness Hall, Rochdale.

On this day in History 15th Nov 1899

Announced formation of Turner Bros. Co. with a capital of £75,000.

On this day in History 14th Nov 1907

St John's Church, Thornham, opened and consecrated.

On this day in History 13th Nov 1895

Rochdale District Nursing Association formed.

On this day in History 12th Nov 1875

Fall of earth at the Rochdale gasworks during excavations; a youth killed, two men seriously injured.

On this day in History 11th Nov 1908

Announced Knighthood for Alderman James Duckworth, M.P.

On this day in History 10th Nov 1866

"Rochdale and Catherine Rasleigh" Lifeboat launched at Hollingworth Lake; 10,000 persons present.

On this day in History 9th Nov 1929

Sergeant-Major Clarke, Rochdale's only V.C., entertained with other V.C.'s by the Prince of Wales at the House of Lords.

On this day in History 8th Nov 1925

The British Legion, headed by Lord Rochdale, visited the cenotaph.

On this day in History 7th Nov 1908

Announced settlement of cotton dispute in Rochdale. Mills re-started Monday, November 9th.

On this day in History 6th Nov 1892

Salvation Army Citadel, Lord Street, Rochdale, opened. Accommodation for 2,000 persons. Cost £3000.

On this day in History 5th Nov 1880

Bankside Mill, Manchester Road, Rochdale; £2,500. Fire escape used for the first time.

Big Microbes take over Touchstones Rochdale

On Saturday 31st October at Touchstones Rochdale great fun was had by both young and old who discovered what microbes such as salmonella, MRSA, cholera, penicillin, swine flu, common cold look like by knitting, crocheting, felting and pompoming thin into existence. In fact I belive I am right in saying that a pomtastic day was had! Don't forget that every month our Knitty Gritty meets in Touchstones Cafe. Just to remind you that when participating in an event at Touchstones Rochdale you have to be careful to keep your kitchen surfaces spotless - images of microbes in the kitchen can be discovered on Flickr!

On this day in History 4th Nov 1893

Bandstand in Broadfield Park, Rochdale presented by Alderman Duckworth.

On this day in History 3rd Nov 1906

Bagslate golf course opened. Mr Frederick Lye drove the first ball.

On this day in History 2nd Nov 1883

Two Javelins presented to the town by Chief Constable Wilkinson for use by the Chief Magistrate on important occasions.

On this day in History 1st Nov 1875

Post Office, Town Hall Square and Fleece Street, Rochdale opened.