Marple Locks & AVRO Aviation Museum Coach Trip With a maximum of 20 allowed in the museum, places were limited but the lucky ones had a day out to remember. Our first stop was at the Senior Citizens Hall in Marple where we were made extremely welcome with tea, coffee and other important requirements. Three […]
Uopn being asked how many of the audience had heard of the Galloway Hoard, less than half said yes. At the end of the talk we realised what we’d missed! In 2014 a group of metal detectorists in Dumfries and Galloway uncovered a hoard – a collection of over 100 objects including gold, silver and […]
The Northern History and Heritage Fair Over 20 exhibitors gathered together in Greenmount Old School Community Centre on Sunday March 16th as part of Holcombe Moor Heritage Group’s 20th Anniversary Celebrations. South Pennine Archaeology group’s display included photos and history of Rossendale Chimneys and a sale of archaeology-themed books. The Fair was very well attended by people […]
Twenty three members managed to navigate their way to this isolated settlement above Nelson, a few choosing to drive through the two Catlow fords for a bit of extra adventure! On arrival we were treated to hot drinks, crumpets and cakes by our kind hosts Gabrielle and Catherine. This mother and daughter team continue […]
Nearly 40 people turned out to hear Ian talking about the history of canals across the region. We weren’t quite sure what to expect but we enjoyed an indepth introduction as to how and where the first canals were built. Prior to actual canals, rivers were sometimes modified to make them navigable but it wasn’t […]
