Films about Tameside Local Studies and Archives Centre

Three short films have been made by Tameside TV about the Tameside Local Studies and Archives Centre in Ashton-under-Lyne.

To watch the films you must have Realplayer software loaded on your computer.  If you do not have Realplayer, please visit www.real.com  (for a free Realplayer download).

Introduction to Local Studies and Archives

A short film which describes some of the work and collections of the Tameside Local Studies and Archives Centre.

View the introduction to Local Studies and Archives film.

Local Studies and Archives Centre moves to a new home

The Local Studies and Archives Centre has moved into new purpose-built premises in Ashton-under-Lyne following the completion of this £1million project. For the first time, all the archival materials are stories on one site in state-of-the-art environmentally controlled conditions. 

View the film about the Local Studies and Archives Centre moving to a new home.

Tameside Asian Oral History Project

Tameside Council with the help of the Heritage Lottery Fund has decided to catch the memories and experiences from the first generation of asians in Tameside.

View the film about the Oral History Project.