Friday 31 December 2010

On this day in History 31st December 1989

There were 134 licenced victuallers, 153 beershop-keepers, 71 holders of grocers' licences, 22 wholesale spirit dealers, and 9 holders of confectioners' licences to sell wine, in the town.

Thursday 30 December 2010

Wednesday 29 December 2010

On this day in History 29th December 1859

The local Rifle Volenteer Corps, which had been recently formed, held their first drill.

Tuesday 28 December 2010

On this day in History 28th December 1884

Empty property in the borough comprised 943 dwelling-houses, 17 mills, 14 workshops and 49 shops.

Monday 27 December 2010

On this day in History 27th December 1925

Rev. F. W. Norburn drove motor cycle and sidecar into the canal at Littleborough during a fog.

Sunday 26 December 2010

On this day in History 26th December 1868

At St. Mary's Church, Wardleworth, the Christmas Decorations were torn down by some person unknown. The candlesticks on the alter were carried away, and several vestiments destroyed.

Saturday 25 December 2010

On this day in History 25th December 1868

Wesley Sunday School, Peel Street, opened. It was unroofed two days later whilst Mr. John Ashworth was preaching, 38 persons being injured. A fund in aid of the sufferers realised £297 18s 1/2d.

Thursday 23 December 2010

On this day in History 23rd December 1861

Prince Consort's funeral observed; large procession formed in The Butts and procended to the Parish Church, where a special service was held.

Wednesday 22 December 2010

Tuesday 21 December 2010

On this day in History 21st December 1844

-Pioneer's Society first commenced buisiness in an old warehouse in Toad Lane; stock in trade: Butter 1 qr. 22lbs. Sugar, 2 qrs.; flour, three sacks at 37s. 6d., and three at 36s. ; candles, 2 doz. ; meal, one sack ; total cost, £16 11s. 11d.

Monday 20 December 2010

On this day in History 20th December 1867

Remarkable Demonstration, display of feeling towards a young butcher named Whittaker for selling beef at cheap prices. A procession, in which several thousand persons joined, accompainied by two bands of music, marched round the town; an address presented to whittaker.

Sunday 19 December 2010

Saturday 18 December 2010

On this day in History 18th December 1879

Dane Street Bridge opened; cost, including purchase of buildings for widening purposes, £10,578.

Friday 17 December 2010

On this day in History 17th December 1800

Postboy carrying the mail from Rochdale to Manchester on horseback was robbed; £200 reward offered for capture of the thief.

Thursday 16 December 2010

On this day in History 16th December 1912

Pavilion Picture Palace opened. It was the first hall in Rochdale built expressly as a picture hall.

Wednesday 15 December 2010

Monday 13 December 2010

Sunday 12 December 2010

On this day in History 12th December 1842

John Bright, Cobden, and J. W. Fox addressed an Anti-Corn Law meeting in the old Theatre; £1695 5s. 5d. subscribed towards League Funds.

Saturday 11 December 2010

On this day in History 11th December 1874

A horse jumped from the bridge at Sunny Bank into the river. The river was considerably swollen at the time, and the horse was carried over the weir a distance of quater of a mile before recovering itself. The animal sustained no injury.

Friday 10 December 2010

On this day in History 10th December 1925

Opening of the John Bright Memorial Room at the Art Gallery by Mr. G.M. Trevelyan, Mr. Philip Bright presiding.