backLectures,
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| Eyam village and the Great Plague, Derbyshire. |
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The Lion
Salt Works, Northwick, Cheshire. CW9 6ES In 1986 the Lion Salt Works closed after the collapse of the West African salt market. It was Artist impression of the Lion Saltworks, Martson, Northwichpurchased by Vale Royal Borough Council to prevent its demolition. Opening Times Sunday to Thursday 1.30pm - 4.30pm. Group Visits and School Parties by appointment Charge Donations welcomed - suggestion of Adults £1.00 Children and OAP's 50p. |
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The
Victoria Baths,
near Longsight in Manchester, were designed as a prestigious baths
complex by Manchester's first City Architect, Henry Price, and opened by
Manchester Corporation in 1906. In their design and construction no
expense was spared. The facade has multi-coloured brickwork and
teracotta decoration, the main interior public spaces are clad in glazed
tiles from floor to ceiling and most of the many windows have decorative
stained glass. For 86 years the Victoria Baths provided both essential and leisure facilities. Private baths and a laundry were housed there along with three swimming pools and the Turkish Baths. The main swimming pool was floored over in the winter months to hold dances. In 1952 the Victoria Baths installed the first public Aeratone (jacuzzi) in the country. Conducted tours can be arranged. |
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The Museum of Yorkshire Dales Lead Mining Old Grammar School School Lane Earby BB18 6QFParties by arrangement Tel. Earby (01282) 815686 |
| Whalley
Abbey A guided tour followed by supper. |
| Hall
I'Th' Wood Museum,
Bolton Hall i’ th’ Wood was originally built as a half-timbered hall in the 15th century and was owned by wealthy yeomen and merchants. After 1697 the Hall was rented out to various tenants. It was during this period that a young Samuel Crompton came to live there with his parents. In 1779 he invented his Spinning Mule, which revolutionised the cotton industry. The Hall eventually fell into disrepair and was then purchased by eminent Boltonian, Lord Leverhulme, who paid for its restoration in memory of Samuel Crompton. In 1902, Lord Leverhulme officially handed the Hall over to the people of Bolton |
| Williamson
Tunnels, Edge Hill, Liverpool The Williamson Tunnels are a labyrinth of tunnels and underground caverns under the Edge Hill district of Liverpool in north-west England. They were built in the first few decades of the 1800s under the control of a retired tobacco merchant called Joseph Williamson. The purpose of their construction is not known with any certainty. Theories range from pure philanthropy, offering work to the unemployed of the district, to religious extremism, the tunnels being an underground haven from a predicted Armageddon. Although some of the tunnels have been lost over the years, a lot of them still exist today, under what is now a residential area. One section of the tunnels has been cleared and renovated and is open to the public. The remaining parts of the labyrinth are closed, with many suspected tunnels yet to be rediscovered. http://www.williamsontunnels.com |
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Tue 9th Jan 2007 Alan Crosby - 'The faith of our fathers: Religion and Lancashire history 1500 to 1900' |
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Conducted tour of
Hoghton Tower. http://www.hoghtontower.co.uk |
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Conducted tour of the
Harris Museum and
Art Gallery, Preston. http://www.harrismuseum.org.uk/ |
| Judges Lodgings Lancaster |
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Astley Hall Chorley. They do a great ghost tour, in house, cellar and private room |
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this space. More to follow soon. |