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The Ramsbottom Heritage Centre is run by the
Ramsbottom Heritage Society. During the winter months members
have been busy preparing a brand
new exhibition, that is to say the display is new but some of the artifacts are
themselves quite old. The new exhibition is now open to the public
each weekend and a addition to the popular 'Great Grandma's Kitchen' which
remains on display from previous exhibitions, there
are displays relating pre-historic times. The centre piece focuses on a
Bronze Age Cairn located at Whitelow, a mile or so to the east of the
town. Other items on display
include photographs of local events that have taken place over recent
years. The centre also has a wide range of books on local
history as well as there own publications which will appeal to anyone
interested in exploring the locality.
The centre, located on Carr St. (Map
Ref. 4) is open at weekends
throughout the summer between the hours of 1.00pm and 4.30pm.
See our 'ORGANISATIONS' page for further details
and the 'EVENTS' page for details of meetings.
Report by Barry Aldous
Do
you fancy a bit of a ramble ....?
How about .... a
springtime saunter, a guided tour round that district you’ve always wanted
to explore, a close look with an historical theme, a two hour trip with an
expert or a Sunday afternoon stroll with autumnal colour?
A
series of shortish walks has been devised for the summer ~ the third
Sunday in the month ~ looking at certain parts of Ramsbottom, Holcombe,
Holcombe Brook, Stubbins and Summerseat.
Be dressed for walking: strong shoes or
boots, and be prepared for sun, rain or cold weather. Maybe bring a light
snack to eat somewhere around the circuit.
All are welcome. Hope to see you.
Distances are
from 2 to 4 miles.
Times are about
2 hours starting at 2pm
Any questions? Phone Linda on
827602 or Joan on 827245
Ramsbottom Heritage Society is taking part in this year's weekend event.
Beginning on Friday 12th September
at Ramsbottom Library on Carr St, from 10am - 4pm
"A Look at Ramsbottom Past & Present" celebrating local life,
history and traditions.
- With the official launch of the society's latest publication:
- Nuttall Park and the Porritt Legacy to Ramsbottom"
- Barry Aldous and films about Ramsbottom
- Meet John Ireland & John B Taylor, who are leading local walks on
the Saturday and Sunday, 13th & 14th, the 'Holcombe Heritage Trail'
and 'Looking at Water Power in Ramsbottom'
- Talks at 11.30am & 2.30pm in the Peel Room on the work of the
society's conservation group by Kate Slingsby
Tea, coffee & biscuits available
For information contact Linda 01706 827602 or Susan at Ramsbottom
Library 01612535352
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