Oswaldtwistle Mills is delighted that a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund will save and reopen its Heritage Centre, with the successful bid supported by Amazing Accrington. This will preserve the story of
A specially commissioned short history documentary film celebrating the life and legacy of pioneering suffragist Lydia Becker is now available for the public to watch on YouTube, shining a well-deserved
A pioneering discovery from Altham, Accrington, is inspiring a modern creation. Moorside Craft Gin, handcrafted in Lancashire, draws its roots from the groundbreaking work of Lydia Becker, the suffragist and botanist who grew up
Community Solutions North West is delighted to announce a grant of £249,995 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to help protect the historic Elmfield Hall and secure its sustainable future as a vibrant community
This September, the national Heritage Open Days campaign will offer an incredible opportunity to explore some of Hyndburn’s most iconic heritage sites, completely free of charge. Emma Heslewood, Senior Museum Manager at Lancashire County
The vibrant history of Accrington's transport system lives on, thanks to the lifelong dedication of Robert Kenyon, a local historian whose unparalleled archive documents the evolution of trams, buses, and railways in the
Accrington Stanley have launched three new kits ahead of the 2024/25 season, all of which highlight a key part of the town's heritage. The new home red kit commemorates the Accrington Pals,
Students from Lancashire Adult Learning’s Level 2 horticultural courses have been busy bringing the Accrington Pals memorial garden to life. Working in partnership with Hyndburn Borough Council the group of students and their teacher
It is with great sadness that the family of local historian and author Walter Holmes announce his passing after a brief illness, on 2 January 2024, at the grand age of 92. Well known
Local charity Community Solutions Northwest have launched a textile range to help the charity raise vital funds to support the work in the local area. Taking inspiration from local entrepreneur Frederick Steiner & Co’s
