Tameside History Club
Presents.....

Tameside History Club is a series of events that are held at Tameside Local Studies and Archives. These events are for everyone from local historians to those with a more casual interest in a range of popular topics and are completely free. Book a place on any of the talks below by ringing 0161 342 4242.

Cotton Queens

Wednesday 29 February 2012, 7pm

In conjunction with the Manchester Histories Festival, 26 February - 3 March 2012, Rebecca Conway talks about the cotton queens of the North West, including Frances Lockett from Ashton. Also on display within the Local Studies Atrium will be an exhibition of the History of Ashton Moss.

Labours Rise & Fall in Ashton 1914-1922

Wednesday 18 April 2012, 7pm

Neil Redfern talks about the Labour history of Ashton-Under-Lyne from 1914-1922.

Tameside Olympians 1837-1939

Wednesday 20th June 2012, 7pm

Using material from his latest book Glenn Piper will talk about Athletics in Victorian and Edwardian Tameside: the athletes, the venues and some famous races. The book -Athletics in Tameside 1837-1939 is available to purchase from Tameside Local Studies & Archive Centre for only £5.00.

Admission to these events is free and refreshments will be provided so booking is essential.

All events are held at the Tameside Local Studies and Archives Centre and the entrance is via the library car park on Cotton Street.