On this day in History 19th Oct 1873

Littleborough U.M.F.C. Sunday Schools opened ; buildings cost £2,000.

On this day in History 18th Oct 1903

Smallpox outbreak announced in Rochdale.

On this day in History 17th Oct 1904

Acrobat killed at the Rochdale Circus – Frank Leonard, one of the “Woodbee Wonders.” The accident occurred at the second performance on this date. Leonard died the day after.

On this day in History 16th Oct 1907

Deaf and Dumb Institute opened in Church Lane, Rochdale.

On this day in History 15th Oct 1862

Town’s Meeting adopted a resolution urging the provision of baths on the Wood Estate and a Park on Broadfield, Rochdale.

On this day in History 14th Oct 1873

John Bright appointed Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster

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On this day in History 13th Oct 1875

“Bluepits” Railway Station re-named “Castleton.”

On this day in History 12th Oct 1910

Man summoned for assaulting the referee at the conclusion of the Rochdale Hornets’ match against Wigan on the Athletic Grounds.

On this day in History 11th Oct 1921

Terrific thunderstorm, accompanied by heavy rainfall. Parts of the town of Rochdale were flooded.

On this day in History 10th Oct 1868

Molesworth Street New Connexion Chapel, Rochdale opened, Rev. T. Masterman, Resident Minister. The building cost £4,000.

On this day in History 9th Oct 1872

Public Meeting to promote a Museum and Art Gallery held in Rochdale.

On this day in History 8th Oct 1909

The Wesleyan Church, Bagslate, commenced centenary celebrations.

On this day in History 7th Oct 1857

A Day of Fast and Humiliation on account of the Indian Mutiny ; special services were held in the churches and business was suspended in Rochdale.

On this day in History 6th Oct 1863

Earthquake Shock felt in the town of Rochdale.

On this day in History 5th Oct 1871

First meeting of the Rochdale Town Council in the new Chamber.

On this day in History 4th Oct 1858

Chapel for the Destitute, Rochdale opened by John Ashworth, Author of Strange Tales.

On this day in History 3rd Oct 1930

A framed memento of Mr. And Mrs. Frederick Lye’s generosity in giving Nab Farm, Syke, as a new home of the Rochdale Poor Children’s Moorland Home organisation.

On this day in History 2nd Oct 1885

Fireman James Cragg was presented with an engraved purse containing £50, by readers of The Referee, and a purse containing £76 0s. 8d. and other testimonials, for bravery displayed at a fire at Baker’s Hosiery Shop, Rochdale on August 19th.

On this day in History 1st Oct 1869

Halfpenny Postage and Postcards introduced. £100 worth of cards issued during the week from the Rochdale Post Office.