James Sanderson, ‘Treacle’, Whitworth, a well known runner, won the 1 ¼ mile championship and £100 at Sheffield.
Touchstones Rochdale has something special for everyone with a changing programme of exhibitions and events. The Arts & Heritage Service includes Art Gallery, Arts Development, Education, Local Studies, Museum and Visitor Services .
Sunday 28 February 2010
On this day in History 28th February 1863
Saturday 27 February 2010
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
Friday 26 February 2010
On this day in History 26th February 1910
Thursday 25 February 2010
On this day in History 25th February 1822
Highway robbery on Middleton Road-thief sentenced to death.
Wednesday 24 February 2010
Tuesday 23 February 2010
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.
Monday 22 February 2010
Knitty Gritty
Sunday 21 February 2010
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.
Saturday 20 February 2010
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.
Friday 19 February 2010
Thursday 18 February 2010
Wednesday 17 February 2010
On this day in History 17th February 1920
Mr A.G. Alford, of Norden, appointed the first full-time Labour Agent for Rochdale.
Tuesday 16 February 2010
On this day in History 16th February 1907
Monday 15 February 2010
On this day in History 15th February 1874
Conservative Club, the Walk, opened by Mr. C. M. Royds, President.
Sunday 14 February 2010
On this day in History 14th February 1895
Saturday 13 February 2010
On this day in History 13th February 1899
Friday 12 February 2010
Thursday 11 February 2010
Wednesday 10 February 2010
On this day in History 10th February 1912
Tuesday 9 February 2010
On this day in History 9th February 1931
Monday 8 February 2010
Sunday 7 February 2010
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.