On this day in History 28th February 1863

James Sanderson, ‘Treacle’, Whitworth, a well known runner, won the 1 ¼ mile championship and £100 at Sheffield.

Abigail Brown

Abigail Brown is profiled in the latest Embroidery Magazine. You can delight in her exquisitely charming animals in the Creatures exhibition at Touchstones Rochdale. The exhibition is on until 18 April 2010.

Jack Crabtree: Overt Street

Jack Crabtree: Overt Street exhibition is featured in the Exhibitions section of the Guardian Guide. You can see the exhibition for yourself at Touchstones Rochdale.

On this day in History 27th February 1897

Motor car first passed through the town.

On this day in History 26th February 1910

Competitive music festival, effort of the Infirmary Workmen's Committee, held in the Town Hall. The first of its kind in Rochdale.

On this day in History 25th February 1822

Highway robbery on Middleton Road-thief sentenced to death.

On this day in History 24th February 1883

Rain fell on twenty-four days during the month

An Evening of Storytelling

Evening of Storytelling
Touchstones Rochdale invites you hear Curtis Watt, a Liverpool based performance poet who has performed worldwide delivering rap sets and poetry performances.

Join us Friday 29 January, doors open 7pm for 7.30pm start. Finishing at 9.30pm. Adult event (16 years and over). Booking essential - ring 01706 924492:

Part of the 'History, Mystery and Myth' exhibition at Touchstones Rochdale. Funded by The Department for Business Innovation and Skills, The Learning Revolution, Transformation Fund.

On this day in History 23rd February 1881

Electric Light introduced by Messers. Bright

Knitty Gritty

This Tuesday 23rd February.
Time: 2pm-3.30pm
Join our monthly knitting circle in the café. Feel free to bring along your own knitting projects, share ideas or start something new.

On this day in History 22nd February 1879

Shawclough Liberal Association formed.

On this day in History 21st February 1878

Mr. Edmund Taylor, jeweller, was drowned in a mill lodge whilst returning form Ashworth in the dark.

On this day in History 20th February 1889

Negotiations started between the Town Council and Castleton Urban District Council in regard to the inclusion of Castleton in the Borough of Rochdale.

On this day in History 19th February 1877

Cambrian Glee Club of Male voices formed.

On this day in History 18th February 1875

Rochdale Past and Present, by Robertson, published.

On this day in History 17th February 1920

Mr A.G. Alford, of Norden, appointed the first full-time Labour Agent for Rochdale.

On this day in History 16th February 1907

Rochdale Police Court and Rescue Mission open home at 30, Baillie Street. Miss Hunt first missionary. The Mission was formed in 1906.

On this day in History 15th February 1874

Conservative Club, the Walk, opened by Mr. C. M. Royds, President.

On this day in History 14th February 1895

Very few Valentines passed through the Post Office. In 1871 the number dealt with was 20,000.

On this day in History 13th February 1899

Mr.William Durrant, a well-know Whitworth pigeon fancier, got lost on Rooley Moor, and fell into a quarry, sustaining severe injuries.

On this day in History 12th February 1883

Rochdale Infirmary opened by John Bright.

On this day in History 11th February 1896

Shopkeeper’s Union inaugurated ; 136 members

On this day in History 10th February 1912

Ernest T. Hooley sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment, obtaining £2,000 by fraud from George Leach Tweedale.

On this day in History 9th February 1931

Rochdale Police Court Mission changes its name to Rochdale Welfare Mission.

On this day in History 8th February 1877

Organ erected in All Saints’ Church; cost 500 guineas.

On this day in History 7th February 1893

Mr.C. Dickens, Q.C, in the Public Hall, gave readings from his father’s (Charles Dickens) works.

On this day in History 6th February 1893

Discovery of an ancient Stone Font near the western boundary of St.Chad’s Churchyard.

On this day in History 5th February 1862

Signoro J, White-Mario, the Florence Nightingale of Italy lectured in the Public Hall on Italian Independence.

On this day in History 4th February 1904

O. and W. Ormerod Ltd. registered; capital, £50,000.

On this day in History 3rd February 1893

To widen Yorkshire Street and Whitworth Road the Consistory Court sanctioned the taking away of a portion of St. James' Churchyard.

On this day in History 2nd February 1931

Reduction of capital sanctioned for Abraham Brierley and Sons Ltd., J. and G. Walker Ltd., and C. Whittaker Ltd.