Rainhill Exhibition
Rainhill Civic Society present a display of film, photographs and other memorabilia from the village’s 1979 anniversary proceedings. Free entry.
Cemetery Heritage Tour
The Friends of St. Helens Cemetery host a heritage walking tour – visit the graves of notable people including local sportsmen, military heroes and industrialists. £2 per walker, meet in the car park.
Courts, Crimes & Constables Talk
Marianne Howell presents a talk on the history of crime and punishment through the ages, including the Lancashire Police. Entrance £3 including refreshments.
Peterloo Talk
Professor Robert Poole presents an illustrated talk on the Peterloo Massacre of 1819 200 years on. Free entry, places bookable on 01942 827621.
Nurses in WWI Talk
WWI historian and author Sue Robinson presents a talk on Nurses on the Front during the Great War. Entry £2.50 – for more info, visit www.chorleyinthegreatwar.org.uk
Ballads & Songs of Peterloo
Dr. Alison Morgan presents a talk based on her collection of poems and ballads of the Peterloo Masacre in 1819. Free entry, places bookable on 01942 828128.
Female Reform Union & Peterloo Talk
Yvonne Eckersley presents a talk on Leigh and Wigan’s female reform unions and Peterloo. On this day in 1819 60,000 people walked to St. Peter’s Field in support of political reform, and within half an hour at least 15 of them were dead. Tickets £3 including refreshments, bookable on 01942 828128.
Viking Market
Shop like a Viking at this themed market filled with goods and crafts. Play a game of Hnefatafl and meet the Vikings to discover how they lived and fought, plus lots of refreshments and craft activities. Free admission.
Ashton Coal Mining Talk
This historical talk discusses Ashton-in-Makerfield’s coal mining heritage from 1500-1900, particularly the large collieries at Garswood Hall, Bryn Hall and Park Colliery. Entry £3.
Heritage Open Day
To celebrate 25 years of Heritage Open days St. Helens and Warrington Oddfellows will have a stall at The World of Glass showing how the branch has developed over the years, with past minute books, regalia and photographs on show as well as an insight into what the modern day Oddfellows do.