Regular Sessions and Events
All these Activities take place at Tameside Local Studies and Archives Centre, Old Street, Ashton-under-Lyne. OL6 7SG
October
Remembered Still: Samuel Laycock
Wednesday 18th October - 2pm
An illustrated talk by Rita Vaughan on the life, family, and work, of poet Samuel Laycock, the composer of such famous works as ‘Bonny Brid’ and ‘Bowton's Yard’. Afterwards there will be an opportunity to purchase the new book on Samuel, also entitled ‘Remembered Still’.
Hubble Bubble Tameside Witches
Monday 30th October
Junior History Club
Join us for some Halloween fun and find out about Tameside’s Legendary witches. Make your own witch or ghost, play our spooky game and bob for apples too! Fancy dress optional. For children aged 6 plus must be accompanied by an adult.
2-3pm booking essential
Making Friendswith the Archives!
Tuesday 31st October - 2pm
On the Move
A look at railways and canals.
November
Broadbottom: From Cricket Club to Victorian Village
Wednesday 1st November - 2pm
Malcolm Butcher talks about how his research into Broadbottom cricket club led him on a surprising journey he did not expect.
Making Friendswith the Archives!
Wednesday 28th November - 2pm
Today I am something of a hero
Manchester Regiment War Diaries.
January
Making Friendswith the Archives!
Tuesday 30th January - 2pm
Is there more to life than shopping!
Looking at local shops.
February
Making Friendswith the Archives!
Tuesday 27th February - 2pm
I never weary of great churches
Local Churches and Chapels.
March
Making Friendswith the Archives!
Tuesday 27th March- 2pm
The Rise and Fall of King Cotton
The local cotton industry in the nineteenth century.
April
Making Friendswith the Archives!
Wednesday 1st November - 2pm
Highdays and Holidays
Local holidays and leisure.
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Tameside Local Studies and Archives Centre
Tameside Central Library
Old Street
Ashton-under-Lyne
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