THE OLD NORTHOWRAM TOWNSHIP BROUGHT TO LIFE

The society always supports a full calendar of events. Our regular speaker led presentations usually held at Northowram Methodist Church on Northowran Green are a favourite for members and guests to find out about all aspects of local history. In summer months we offer a walk and talk history ramble around interesting parts of the village.

For those who like to be involved in a more hands on approach to history, you can join our Wednesday evening research meetings at Heywood United Reform Church lower meeting room.

PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION – MARCH 17th 2018

Northowram Historical Society held an open day at Northowram Methodist Church, Northowram Green on Saturday 17th March. The Event was an exhibition of the Society’s images archive, featuring images from lots of different areas of the collection. These were split in to different areas of interest which included:

Transport, Older Houses, Activities, People and Places.

The event attracted 120 people who braved the snowy conditions to enjoy looking and in some cases adding names and information to help fill some of the Society’s knowledge of the past histories of Northowram.

WE ARE NOW MEETING AGAIN ON WEDNESDAY EVENINGS

NEW SESSIONS STARTED IN SEPTEMBER 2023. Sessions start at 7.30pm, Every Wednesday until December 13th 2023.

Each year the society runs a Wedneday evening research group usually split in to ten week blocks. Everyone is welcome to join this active group who are focusing their time in researching. a wide range of local history topics. Most of this output will eventually become material for another publication.

If you have a particular interest in the village historical past, whether it be medieval or closer to present times, you are welcome to join. There is a small fee of £3 for the evening to cover the cost of the room hire and the use of a router to access the internet. Encouragement and help is on hand from members with a lot of knowledge in helping to pinpoint the correct information efficiently. Free refreshments are available and a chance to exchange history gossip or just socialise. Just drop in first to experience an evening for a free session. If you like working alongside our friendly bunch then we would be pleased for you to continue.

Every Wednesday evening from 7.30pm until 9pm at the Heywood Reform Church lower meeting room.

Contact us: history@northowram.org

EVENTS TIMETABLE FOR 2023

Members Free – Guests £3. Under 16s free.

Held at Heywood Congregational Church, Towngate, Northowram. (Unless stated otherwise)

Doors open at 7.00pm for 7.30pm start time.

NEW EVENTS WILL BE COMMUNICATED SOON

October 19th – Low Moor Explosion

November 16th – Walker Family Estates

>