TAMESIDE LOCAL HISTORY FORUM and LOCAL STUDIESPROGRAMME OF TALKS 2026
at Local Studies unless otherwise stated

Wednesday 13th May at Local Studies 2pm

Discover the untold story of how women shaped the world’s wealth from the stone age to today. Dr. Bateman will share insights from her book ECONOMICA, revealing the vital role women have played in building economies throughout history.

19th May Tuesday JOIN US ON A TOUR of Ashton Parish church

Looking at ‘Medieval England’s most important saint’s sequence in stained glass’ and a copy of the ‘britches bible’. Meet at church post code OL6 6XE at 2pm
Please book through Local Studies 0161 342 4242

26th May Tuesday Meet at 1.30pm the old Limefield centre Broadbottom postcode SK14 6AG

A spring walk with Dr. Mike Nevell ‘DISCOVER THE HISTORY OF BROAD MILLS’
Book through Local Studies 0161 342 4242

10th June Wednesday at LS.

A talk uncovering the fascinating history of Godley Green, an area rich in heritage and character. Discover stories of its people, places and events that shaped this unique corner of Tameside.

16th June Tuesday at LS.

A talk about ‘Dukinfield Park’ how it looked originally and the stories of the area. Researched by Gillian Hazell. ‘A member of the History on your Doorstep group’

11th September 2026

HERITAGE open days in Tameside ‘EVERYDAY HISTORIES OF WORKING LIVES’ An exhibition at Portland Basin Museum researched by ‘History on your Doorstep’ group

‘TRAVELLING THROUGH TIME’ Look out for a visit of one of the old Ashton buses. (G.M. Transport Museum)

15th September Tuesday

A family history on John Kidgers ancestors. ‘Following the work Repton to Park Bridge’

29th September Tuesday

‘Intriguing histories of the Greater Manchester’s Titanic People’ Lauren J. Gradwell

30th September Wednesday

A talk by North West Labour History Society on Liam Mellows born 1892 who played a significant part in 1916 and 1922 in the Irish war of Independence.

21st October Wednesday at Local Studies

A behind- the -scenes talk exploring how a museum exhibition comes together the latest “An apple a day”. Michelle Hill Curator at Portland Basin Museum

11th November Wednesday

Discover the remarkable history of the Lancashire Fusillers during the second WW. From the beaches of Dunkirk and the siege of Malta to the jungles of Burma.

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MILITARY
Brand New Section on my Tameside Family History website Contents Page February 2026

Research into the soldiers on the following memorials by my friend Maragaret Copeland Gain

Christ Church Ashton-under-Lyne WW1
Christ Church Ashton-under-Lyne WW2
Waterloo and Taunton WW1
Waterloo and Taunton WW2
Littlemoss WW1 and WW2 Memorial
Alexandra Road Methodists WW1
Ashton-u-Lyne Police Force Memorial

Ashton Grammar School War Memorials
Carl Rogerson's Cheshire War Memorials
Millbrook Missing Memorials
Returned Prisoners of War
Wartime Visitors Book
War Memorial Micklehurst All Saints
Complete list of Officers and Men Ashton Pals Battalion 1914
Searchable War Memorial Database
Museum of the Manchesters - Research Guide
Denton Roll of Honour
Dukinfield WWI Letters to Mrs E Kenyon