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.

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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.