North West
Properties and events in North West
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'Around Birkdale & Southport in Past Times' - Heritage Talk
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A nostalgic look back at the history of buildings across Didsbury by local historian Dr Diana Leitch.
A Village through time
A guided walk taking in the main buildings, people and events that have shaped this rural village.
A Walk Down Whitegate Drive
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)
Join our guided walk through Verdin Park In Northwich - A new entry to our HODs programme this year.
AbdullAh Quilliam Society
The Abdullah Quilliam Society (AQS) is pleased to announce another heritage tour of Britains First Mosque. Everyone welcome.