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Oldham Collection

Discover the rich history and vibrant culture of Oldham, a town nestled in the heart of Greater Manchester

Background imageOldham Collection: Boundary Park Stadium Going to the Match - Oldham Athletic Football Club

Boundary Park Stadium Going to the Match - Oldham Athletic Football Club
Boundary Park is a football stadium in Oldham, Greater Manchester, England. Its name originates from the fact that it lies at the northwestern extremity of Oldham

Background imageOldham Collection: Boundary Park Art - Oldham Athletic

Boundary Park Art - Oldham Athletic
Watercolour of Boundary Park, home of Oldham Athletic F.C. 1904 - current day. Capacity 10, 638. Original Painting size 20" x 16" created in 1999 by Kevin Fletcher

Background imageOldham Collection: The Village, Uppermill, Saddleworth, England

The Village, Uppermill, Saddleworth, England
The Village, Uppermill, Saddleworth, near Oldham/Marsden, Lancashire, England. Date: 1909

Background imageOldham Collection: Coveracks new lifeboat, 1954

Coveracks new lifeboat, 1954
Coveracks new lifeboat, William Taylor of Oldham, being hauled up the slipway on 24th July 1954. It cost 25, 000 to build. Cornwall. Date: 1954

Background imageOldham Collection: Rushbearing, Rochdale, Lancashire

Rushbearing, Rochdale, Lancashire
Rushbearing, Rochdale, near Oldham, Lancashire, England. Date: 1900s

Background imageOldham Collection: Oldham, Greater Manchester, Industrial North, 2nd May 1969

Oldham, Greater Manchester, Industrial North, 2nd May 1969

Background imageOldham Collection: Daisy Nook The Village, Failsworth, Lancashire

Daisy Nook The Village, Failsworth, Lancashire
Daisy Nook The Village, Failsworth, Oldham, near Ashton Under Lyne, Lancashire, England. Showing Bowling Pavilion Date: 1904

Background imageOldham Collection: Railway Viaduct, Dobcross, Lancashire

Railway Viaduct, Dobcross, Lancashire
Railway Viaduct, Dobcross, Oldham, near Stalybridge, Lancashire, England. London & North Western Railway Date: 1920s

Background imageOldham Collection: Oldham England Skyline

Oldham England Skyline
Michael Tompsett

Background imageOldham Collection: Hawthorn Mill in Chadderton, Greater Manchester. 4th June 1969

Hawthorn Mill in Chadderton, Greater Manchester. 4th June 1969

Background imageOldham Collection: The Pownall family live at Number Two Court, Dickenson Street, Oldham

The Pownall family live at Number Two Court, Dickenson Street, Oldham, in a 150 year old house. The family share one bedroom, one kitchen and one living room

Background imageOldham Collection: The Village, Thorp, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, England

The Village, Thorp, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, England. Date: 1900s

Background imageOldham Collection: King Street, Oldham, Lancashire

King Street, Oldham, Lancashire. Date: circa 1908

Background imageOldham Collection: Mr Sutton Pownall, a gravedigger, lives at Number Two Court, Dickenson Street, Oldham

Mr Sutton Pownall, a gravedigger, lives at Number Two Court, Dickenson Street, Oldham, with his wife Joyce and their five children in a 150 year old house

Background imageOldham Collection: Oldham OL1 3 Map

Oldham OL1 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Oldham OL1 3

Background imageOldham Collection: Oldham OL4 1 Map

Oldham OL4 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Oldham OL4 1

Background imageOldham Collection: Oldham OL2 6 Map

Oldham OL2 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Oldham OL2 6

Background imageOldham Collection: Oldham OL9 7 Map

Oldham OL9 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Oldham OL9 7

Background imageOldham Collection: Oldham OL8 1 Map

Oldham OL8 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Oldham OL8 1

Background imageOldham Collection: Oldham M35 9 Map

Oldham M35 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Oldham M35 9

Background imageOldham Collection: Postcode Sector Map sheet 19 Lancashire and The Isle of Man

Postcode Sector Map sheet 19 Lancashire and The Isle of Man
This Postcode Sector Map (sheet 19) displays all of the first part of the postcode and the first number of the second part, or Inward Code, (eg EX20 3) for Lancashire & the Isle of Man

Background imageOldham Collection: The Man from Mexico, Grand Theatre, Oldham

The Man from Mexico, Grand Theatre, Oldham
The Man from Mexico, a comedy at the Grand Theatre, Oldham, previously at the Strand Theatre, London. 1911

Background imageOldham Collection: Oldham England Skyline

Oldham England Skyline
Michael Tompsett

Background imageOldham Collection: W Mccutcheon

W Mccutcheon

Background imageOldham Collection: Harry Varley

Harry Varley

Background imageOldham Collection: Tommyfield Market, Oldham early 1900's

Tommyfield Market, Oldham early 1900's

Background imageOldham Collection: Oldham Tommyfield Market early 1900s

Oldham Tommyfield Market early 1900s

Background imageOldham Collection: Oldham Manchester Street early 1900s

Oldham Manchester Street early 1900s

Background imageOldham Collection: Manchester Street, Oldham early 1900's

Manchester Street, Oldham early 1900's

Background imageOldham Collection: Oldham Grand Theatre King Street early 1900s

Oldham Grand Theatre King Street early 1900s

Background imageOldham Collection: Grand Theatre King Street, Oldham early 1900's

Grand Theatre King Street, Oldham early 1900's

Background imageOldham Collection: Oldhams first tram early 1900's

Oldhams first tram early 1900's

Background imageOldham Collection: Oldham First Electric Tram early 1900s

Oldham First Electric Tram early 1900s

Background imageOldham Collection: White Star Line, RMS Titanic, archive of Ismay letters

White Star Line, RMS Titanic, archive of Ismay letters
White Star Line, RMS Titanic. A fascinating archive of letters from Wilton Oldham to Mrs Bower Ismay relating to research for his book The Ismay Line

Background imageOldham Collection: White Star Line - two books

White Star Line - two books. White Star by Roy Anderson, first edition 1964, T. Stephenson & Sons Ltd in unclipped dust jacket; The Ismay Line, first edition 1961, by Wilton J Oldham. Date: 1960s

Background imageOldham Collection: Yacht Race

Yacht Race
The Oxford University Yacht Club competing with the Cambridge University Cruising Club at Ryde. They were competing for the H. Yule Oldham Cup, and Cambridge were victorious. Date: 1931

Background imageOldham Collection: Oldham Athletic v Bury football match semi-final

Oldham Athletic v Bury football match semi-final
Caunce, Oldham Athletic goalkeeper, clears from Bury forward in Manchester Senior Cup semi-final just before WW2 Date: circa 1939

Background imageOldham Collection: Steve Oldham

Steve Oldham Yorkshire CCC 15 April 1993 Date: 15 April 1993

Background imageOldham Collection: Joseph Chamberlain speaking on behalf of Conservative candidates Winston Churchill

Joseph Chamberlain speaking on behalf of Conservative candidates Winston Churchill and Charles Crisp at Oldham
3627076 Joseph Chamberlain speaking on behalf of Conservative candidates Winston Churchill and Charles Crisp at Oldham, Lancashire

Background imageOldham Collection: Illuminated tram to commemorate the visit of the King and Queen to Oldham, 12 July 1913

Illuminated tram to commemorate the visit of the King and Queen to Oldham, 12 July 1913. Postcard sent in 1913
660579 Illuminated tram to commemorate the visit of the King and Queen to Oldham, 12 July 1913. Postcard sent in 1913. by English Photographer

Background imageOldham Collection: Cover for Dance Magazine November 1927

Cover for Dance Magazine November 1927 featuring an illustration of the dancer Maryon Valdie by Jean Oldham Date: 1927

Background imageOldham Collection: Cover of Dance Magazine, June 1928 featuring Joyce Coles

Cover of Dance Magazine, June 1928 featuring Joyce Coles
Cover of Dance Magazine, June 1928 featuring an illustration of Joyce Coles by Jean Oldham based on a photograph by Nickolas Murray Date: 1928

Background imageOldham Collection: Opening of Alexandra Park at Oldham (engraving)

Opening of Alexandra Park at Oldham (engraving)
1610585 Opening of Alexandra Park at Oldham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of Alexandra Park at Oldham)

Background imageOldham Collection: Public arms: York; Rye; Oldham; Nottinghamshire; Chichester (engraving)

Public arms: York; Rye; Oldham; Nottinghamshire; Chichester (engraving)
6008923 Public arms: York; Rye; Oldham; Nottinghamshire; Chichester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: York; Rye; Oldham; Nottinghamshire; Chichester)

Background imageOldham Collection: Advertisement for the Belgravia Sewing Machine (colour litho)

Advertisement for the Belgravia Sewing Machine (colour litho)
732054 Advertisement for the Belgravia Sewing Machine (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for the Belgravia Sewing Machine)

Background imageOldham Collection: Arms of the principal cities, boroughs and burghs of the United Kingdom (colour litho)

Arms of the principal cities, boroughs and burghs of the United Kingdom (colour litho)
3626546 Arms of the principal cities, boroughs and burghs of the United Kingdom (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arms of the principal cities)

Background imageOldham Collection: Stationery, G H Oldham, Artox Bread and Flour

Stationery, G H Oldham, Artox Bread and Flour
Stationery, G H Oldham, confectioner, Artox Bread and Flour. 1900

Background imageOldham Collection: Mr J W Fox, Member for Oldham (engraving)

Mr J W Fox, Member for Oldham (engraving)
1607156 Mr J W Fox, Member for Oldham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr J W Fox, Member for Oldham)



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Discover the rich history and vibrant culture of Oldham, a town nestled in the heart of Greater Manchester. From its iconic Boundary Park Art at Oldham Athletic to the charming village of Uppermill in Saddleworth, there's something for everyone to explore. Step back in time and witness the heroic moment when Coveracks new lifeboat was unveiled in 1954, showcasing Oldham's strong connection to maritime heritage. Experience the traditional Rushbearing festival in nearby Rochdale, Lancashire, where locals parade through the streets with rushes and flowers, celebrating their roots. Take a leisurely stroll through Daisy Nook - The Village in Failsworth, Lancashire, immersing yourself in picturesque surroundings that will leave you breathless. And don't forget to catch an exhilarating match at Boundary Park Stadium as you cheer on Oldham Athletic Football Club alongside passionate fans. Transport yourself back to 2nd May 1969 when Oldham played a pivotal role as part of England's industrial north – witness firsthand how this resilient town shaped its destiny amidst changing times. Marvel at the stunning skyline that defines Oldham today; it stands tall as a testament to progress and growth. Immerse yourself further into local legends like W McCutcheon or Harry Varley who have left an indelible mark on this community. Step into Tommyfield Market during the early 1900s and experience bustling stalls filled with fresh produce and lively conversations – a true glimpse into daily life from yesteryears. Oldham is not just another town; it is a tapestry woven with stories of triumphs and challenges throughout centuries. Come visit this captivating place where history meets modernity.