North West

Properties and events in North West

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'Around Birkdale & Southport in Past Times' - Heritage Talk

Trafalgar Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 2HF
In person
Pre-booking required

Join Martyn Griffith at Southport & Birkdale Cricket Club on Trafalgar Road for an illustrated talk about the history of Birkdale and Southport.

'Dan in Action' - Meet the Artist sessions inspired by Southport's Architecture

ArtHouse Gallery, 65 Eastbank Street, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 1EJ
In person
Pre-booking not required

The ArtHouse Gallery is proud to showcase the work of Daniel Adler, whose art is inspired by Southport's beautiful architecture. Join Daniel on his Meet the Artist sessions to watch him in action and find out more about his creative process.

'One Family, Sixty Years' - Stories of The Masters Putting Course

Pier Restaurant, Pier Forecourt, Promenade, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 1QX
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join Charles Law at the Pier Restaurant to celebrate his family's stories from their 60 years of running the Arnold-Palmer-designed Masters Putting Course on Kings Gardens.

'Rights not Charity' - Disability Activism and the Suffragette Movement

60-62 Nelson Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M13 9WP
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Join us for our Heritage Open Days event on the history of disability activism and the suffragettes. We will have our usual museum activities, as well as a craftivism table, and an information point all about disability activism and social movements.

'The Story of Standish' Exhibition Launch at St Wilfrid's Church

St Wilfrid's Church, Church Street, Standish, Lancashire, WN6 0JT
In person
Pre-booking not required

Gain exlcusive access to St Wilfrid's historic Peace Gate for the launch of 'The Story of Standish' exhibition produced in collaboration with Standish Community High School.

15 Castle Hill: the evolution of a building

15 Castle Hill, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1YS
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit 15 Castle Hill and the Cottage Museum, the smallest and most immersive museum in the North West. Learn about this fascinating building and how it has changed over the centuries.

150 yrs of Swimming and Fitness at the Promenade

Central Promenade, Opposite the Marine Lake Bridge at the top of Neville street, Southport, Merseyside, PR90DS
In person
Pre-booking required

The legacy of the Victoria Baths is still evident today in part of the original building. Victoria Leisure Club still operate 3 separate pools which were part of the original suite of swimming baths which characterised the original building.

1645 - The Breach That Shook Chester

Chester Castle, Grosvenor Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2DN
In person
Pre-booking not required

Step back in time to one of the darkest and most heroic chapters in Chester’s history - September 1645, during the English Civil War.

250th Manchester St.Mary's Scout Group Heritage Garden Party

Ellen Street, Droylsden, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M43 7YA
In person
Pre-booking not required

Our Scout Group was formed in 1916 and we have a long history of providing fun, friendship and fresh air in our scout hut and garden. We are holding a Heritage Garden Party to celebrate our history with displays, garden games and refreshments.

500 years of Garstang - Heritage Trail

Cherestanc Square, Garstang, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 1EF
In person
Pre-booking required

Discover through local buildings and structures, the historic town and surrounding area of Garstang.

A Celebration of a Society Painter - a talk on George Romney at Sizergh with Alex Kidson

National Trust, Sizergh Castle, Sizergh, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8AE
In person
Pre-booking required

Join us in the Drawing Room for a fascinating insight into one of the most fashionable portrait painters of the 1700s. George Romney expert Alex Kidson, will be delving into the early career of the local artist and his connections to Sizergh.

A display of local architecture

Portland Basin Museum, Portland Place, Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, OL7 0QA
In person
Pre-booking not required

Using museum collections and archives images, there will be a display relating to local buildings, landmarks and sites of architectural interest. Also a display about the local Co-operative Movement prepared by Tameside Local History Forum.

A Meander Around Orford Park

Orford Park Library, Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub, Jubilee Way, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 8HE
In person
Pre-booking required

Join us for a heritage walk around Orford Park and its environs to discover more about the history of this important town centre green space. Learn about the prehistoric Orford axe and the true story of John Blackburne's ghostly pineapple!

A Memorable Moment at The Municipal Hotel

The Municipal Hotel & Spa, Dale Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L2 2DH
In person
Pre-booking required

To celebrate Heritage Week, The Municipal Hotel & Spa will host Heritage Tours, offering a unique glimpse into the Municipal Building's rich history as the former home of the Liverpool City Council.

A Neighbourhood Through Time – Fairfield & Cannon Hill guided walk

Lancaster Railway Station/Tite & Locke, Station Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5NW
In person
Pre-booking required

A guided walk exploring the development of a leafy suburb for the ‘respectable classes’ on the western edge of Lancaster town centre. Discover what was there before, when and how it was developed and who lived and stayed there.

A talk by Local Historian Dr Diana Leitch

Elm Grove, Didsbury, Greater Manchester, M20 6RL
In person
Pre-booking not required

A nostalgic look back at the history of buildings across Didsbury by local historian Dr Diana Leitch.

A Village through time

Garstang Road, Broughton, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 5JB
In person
Pre-booking required

A guided walk taking in the main buildings, people and events that have shaped this rural village.

A Walk Down Whitegate Drive

The Number Three, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9BW
In person
Pre-booking required

Walk down Whitegate Drive (the area once known as Whitegate Lane) on a guided tour of its heritage, houses and iconic pubs.

A walk in the Park (Verdin)

Verdin Park, Castle Street, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1BA.
In person
Pre-booking required

Join our guided walk through Verdin Park In Northwich - A new entry to our HODs programme this year.

AbdullAh Quilliam Society

1-6 Brougham Terrace, Liverpool, Merseyside, L61AE
In person
Pre-booking preferred

The Abdullah Quilliam Society (AQS) is pleased to announce another heritage tour of Britains First Mosque. Everyone welcome.