Wednesday 31 March 2010

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.

Tuesday 30 March 2010

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.

Monday 29 March 2010

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.

Sunday 28 March 2010

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.

Friday 26 March 2010

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.

Thursday 25 March 2010

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.

Wednesday 24 March 2010

Monday 22 March 2010

Sunday 21 March 2010

On this day in History 21st March 1896

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

Saturday 20 March 2010

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.

Friday 19 March 2010

On this day in History 19th March 1913

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

Tuesday 16 March 2010

On this day in History 16th March 1900

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

Monday 15 March 2010

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

Sunday 14 March 2010

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.

Wednesday 10 March 2010

Twitter Feed

We seemed to have lost our twitter feed - I'll check what the problem is.

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.

Tuesday 9 March 2010

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.

Monday 8 March 2010

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?

Sunday 7 March 2010

Friday 5 March 2010

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.

Wednesday 3 March 2010

On this day in History 3rd March 1878

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

Tuesday 2 March 2010