On this day in History 31st March 1898

Countess Spencer opened a four days’ Liberal bazaar in the Town Hall; about £2,400 net released.

Knit One Pass It On Today!

Just a quick reminder that the Art Gallery at Touchstones Rochdale are recruiting volunteers to create a knitted sculpture for their forthcoming exhibition 'Knit One, Purl One'. Elizabeth Smith will be leading a number of workshops including one on Tuesday 30 March from 2pm-3.30pm. This workshop will run alongside our regularly monthly Knitty Gritty which meets at Cafe Life in Touchstones Rochdale. Why not come along and join in the fun? Wool will be provided but if you can bring along your own size 4mm or size 8 knitting needles that would be great - they look forward to seeing you today.

On this day in History 30th March 1882

Rev. R. Lovett, M.A., on leaving St. Stephen’s Church, was presented with an address and plate; successor, Rev. F. M. Bayne.

Knit One Pass It On

The Art Gallery at Touchstones Rochdale are recruiting volunteers to create a knitted sculpture for their forthcoming exhibition 'Knit One, Purl One'. Elizabeth Smith will be leading a number of workshops including one on Tuesday 30 March from 2pm-3.30pm. This workshop will run alongside our regularly monthly Knitty Gritty which meets at Cafe Life in Touchstones Rochdale. Why not come along and join in the fun? Wool will be provided but if you can bring along your own size 4mm or size 8 knitting needles that would be great - we look forward to seeing you.

On this day in History 29th March 1897

Rochdale Hunt Races first held at Rakewood; 4 mile course.

On this day in History 28th March 1857

John Bright and the Rt. Hon. Milner Gibson, Members for Manchester, were rejected at the General Election.

On this day in History 27th March 1882

First meeting of Shareholders of Crawford Spinning Company.

On this day in History 26th March 1923

Sir Henry Miers, Vice-Chancellor of Manchester University, spoke at annual meeting Rochdale Deaf and Dumb Society.

On this day in History 25th March 1927

Mr. Lloyd George paid his third visit to Rochdale when he addressed an audience of 4,000 in the Territorial Drill Hall.

On this day in History 24th March 1923

The King passed through Rochdale on his way to Goldsborough, Yorkshire.

On this day in History 23rd March 1883

Freedom of the City of Glasgow conferred upon John Bright.

On this day in History 22nd March 1925

Mr. R. Wolfenden, 20 Sarah Butterworth Street, attained his 100th year.

On this day in History 21st March 1896

Norden Liberal Club opened in Pilling Street, Mr. J. E. Porritt, President; number of members 170.

On this day in History 20th March 1874

- “George Howarth Lane”, Milnrow Road, which the Corporation sought to make a public thoroughfare, declared at Assizes to be a private road.

On this day in History 19th March 1913

Bishop of Manchester consecrated new chancel and vestries, Church of the Good Shepherd.

On this day in History 18th March 1905

St. Patrick’s opened their new schools .

On this day in History 17th March 1912

Milton Church commences diamond jubilee celebrations.

On this day in History 16th March 1900

Rochdale Volunteer Detachment of the Lancashire Fusiliers leaves Bury for Southampton to embark for South Africa.

On this day in History 15th March 1910

a party of Rochdalians had a remarkable escape from death when the car in which they were travelling fell over a rocky embankment on the moors between Huddersfield and Rochdale

On this day in History 14th March 1873

A portion of Spotland Workhouse, which stood upon the site of a disused coalpit, gave way, causing considerable alarm.

On this day in History 13th March 1908

Youth summoned for going about dressed in female attire.

On this day in History 12th March 1882

Salvation Army, at the Skating Rink, commenced its mission.

On this day in History 11th March 1902

Explosion at Makin’s Paper Mills; two men injured.

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On this day in History 10th March 1863

Prince and Princess of Wales’ marriage observed; a general holiday; a fountain played in the river. At night the town was gaily illuminated.

On this day in History 9th March 1878

Mr. Archibald Forbes in the Town Hall narrated his personal experiences as War correspondent during the Russo-Turkish war.

Women of the Borough

8 March is International Women's Day. Throughout the years women have played a significant role in the Borough from Gracie Fields to Ailse O'Fussars. Who would you place in the Pantheon Women of the Borough?

On this day in History 7th March 1914

A thousand trout were put in Spring Mill reservoir by the local Angling Society.

On this day in History 6th March 1878

Rev. D. M. Sykes licensed Curate of St. Clement’s Church.

On this day in History 5th March 1888

Presentation to J. Nolan by members of the Hornets Football Club on his leaving town for Australia with the English Football team.

On this day in History 4th March 1921

Dame Clara Butt sang at the Town Hall, Rochdale.

On this day in History 3rd March 1878

Welsh Presbyterian Chapel, Portland Street, opened. The congregation prior to this date met in Baron Street.

On this day in History 2nd March 1895

Coventry Street Church Schools opened by Dr. Moorhouse; cost £7,435

On this day in History 1st March 1912

Coal strike starts, settled April 6th.