Published on Thursday 18 November 2021 at 5:55 pm
Blackburn born George Dewhurst fought for reform and workers’ rights all his life, it is due to his passionate campaigning that he is being remembered on November 20th.
Published on Wednesday 8 May 2019 at 11:12 am
A memorial lecture is being held in tribute to a local historian.
Named after his home town, Raymond Blackburn Smith, died in May 2018.
Filed under: cotton town | history | local history
Published on Tuesday 13 November 2018 at 1:00 pm
Local history researcher Christine Parkinson will be giving a talk on the life of Joseph Harrison.
Filed under: history | local history
Published on Wednesday 19 July 2017 at 11:42 am
Have you ever found an interesting object while metal detecting, walking or digging in the garden?
Published on Monday 4 August 2014 at 2:03 pm
On the centenary of Britain entering the First World War on August 4 1914, a new podcast looks back at the experiences within the borough as war was declared.
Filed under: Blackburn | Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery | commemoration | Culture | history | museum | Soundcloud | Steve Irwin | World War One Commemorations
Published on Tuesday 8 July 2014 at 3:31 pm
The catering team at Turton and Edgworth CE/Methodist Primary School have reached the finals of a nationwide local catering competition thanks to their healthy and tasty meals.
