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Grade II listed Church of England church. Stained glass windows. Interior elements include fixed pews and galleries with box seating. Other fixtures include a stone font and pulpit, a wooden lectern, and various memorial tablets.

Commemorating the Battle of Britain and coal mining during the Second World War, remembering the Bevin Boys who were drafted into the coal mines to help the war effort. The winding engine will be running, and the lamp room and cottage will be open.

Sale Town Hall is throwing open it’s doors to celebrate Sale Heritage Open Day on Sunday 20 September, Join us for a fun day of talks, children's activities and access to areas usually closed to the public.

Fireground museum of firefighting , with tours of the fire station building and former ballroom

St Paul’s Church was opened in 1839. Designed by Tattersall and built to serve the mill town community of Stalybridge. Beautiful stained glass windows by outstanding artists of the Victorian era. Grade II listed. Family history advice available.

Looks at the memorials found in our local churchyards and the stories they tell of those who lost their lives in war. Through names, dates, inscriptions and symbols carved in stone, this talk explores how families chose to remember their fallen.

Visitors will be able to view the wonderful architecture of our grade II* listed building whilst enjoying refreshments and a browse of the table top sale.

Visit the beautiful medieval parish church of St. Michael & All Angels: Self guided tours, Children's Heritage Trail, Exhibition of Cartoons used in past Parish Magazine, Refreshments.

A grade II listed building, one of Manchester's first bus garages, now used as a transport museum.

An opportunity to ride on historic buses from the Museum of Transport, Greater Manchester. Children under 16 must be accompanied.

Come and see our beautiful Church. Find out about the Church history and see a display of original stencils used in its decoration along with Church banners.

Consecrated in 1768 St Peter's Church in St Peter's Square, is a traditional church & tranquil retreat from the busy town centre. Display of the church's history, guided tour & research into 3 local men who died in the Second World War.

On Saturday 19th September at 2pm in St. Peter's Church Stockport, there will be a three quarter of an hour talk about the riots that rocked Stockport to it's core in 1852.

St Mary's is a Grade I listed building, parts of which date to the 13th century. James de Radcliffe 1355-1410 is interred inside. Nearby are the ruins of the de Radcliffe's ancestral home - Radcliffe Tower, and the Grade II Tithe barn circa 1700.

Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Tyldesley Cemetery, led by one of our experienced volunteer tour guides.

From magazine ad to counter card, beer mat to poster, the Richard Roberts Archive is digging into its collection to mark how everyday products, particularly from the twentieth century, were advertised.

A walking tour of this Victorian gem of a cemetery.

An Exhibition by the Parish Centre Art Group at Saddleworth Church. A creative collection of new and past artworks inspired by the theme. Exploring stories of working life, crafts, traditions, routines, and rituals.

An exhibition about the industrial and commercial past of old Radcliffe showing working and living conditions, from archive resources and people's memories of their younger days.

The Parish Church has stood on the hill overlooking the town for well over 1000 years. Records of vicars go back 830 years. An illustrated booklet is available to purchase.

Abney Hall was the home of Agatha Christie's older sister, Madge. Agatha was a regular visitor and several of her books are said to have been inspired by the house and grounds.

Discover St John the Baptist Church, which contains one of the largest pieces of artwork in the North West.

An exhibition of photos, artefacts, information and stories relating to the history of St Margaret's Church, Burnage from 1875 to the present day.

Discover St Margaret's Church this Heritage Open Day, with beautiful stained glass windows, carved oak pews and church furniture.

Join us to visit the recent restoration of this handsome early 19th century building and learn more about the Landmark Trust's project.

Grade II* Victorian Church open for people to look round with self guided leaflets or with guided tours

St James The Apostle, Milnrow Visit this Grade II listed Church which has been on its present site for over 157 years.

Baptisms are a wonderful celebration, bringing a child, young person or adult into the Christian faith surrounded by their family and friends. Today we will celebrate baptisms and we hope you will join us in this celebration.

Step inside the magnificent Shree Swaminarayan Mandir and discover its beautiful temple, grand prayer hall, and tranquil garden space.

Join the Friends of Salford Cemeteries Trust and Salford Bereavement Services for a guided tour of Weaste Cemetery. Learn about the history of the cemetery, its monuments and burials, ongoing improvements and a recent community engagement project.

Church open Mon-Fri: 10h-12h, 13h-16h; Sat 12, 19 Sep: 13h-17h; Sun 13, 20 Sep: 12h30-17h. Tours (10h, 14h, 16h (Sat 12 & 19 Sep: 13h with BSL)), telling the history, art and prayer life of this community since 1871.

Guided walk at an easy pace to see and hear about the surprising number of historic features in this small section of the Droylsden to Hollinwood canal and hear some of the history of the canal and the area. The walk will take around 90 minutes.

Victorian Gothic church built 1852 and remodelled after a fire in 1987. Large graveyard with graves of many Manchester Victorian notables. Talks and tours of church and churchyard.

About the people who commissioned and built St. Anne's Church and others connected to Royton

This Grade 1 listed church will be open for people to visit.

An important Grade II* listed building consecrated in 1871 but with a history of 1200 years of worship. Saxon remains from an earlier church Climb the tallest church tower in Lancashire, see bellringers in action and enjoy the exciting views.

Saturday 12 – Sunday 13 | 30 mins | Drop-in at 11.30 and 13.30 daily The museum’s Research Study Area, usually only accessible via advance appointment, will open its doors for special drop-in sessions led by expert archivists.

A woodland walk with stories of medieval history.

A Grade II* listed Roman Catholic church of 1925-1930, considered the masterwork of J Sydney Brocklesby, in French Romanesque style and built of pink and buff Darley Dale and Parbold stone, with concrete domes and vaults.

Come and explore Cross Street Chapel's History. Manchester's second oldest place of religious worship which has survived riots, mobs, blasts & developers. A congregation which has served inner city Manchester for 300 years.

Mosley Common is in a moment of great change. The roots of the past are deep and endure in memory and place. Come and learn of the pasts, present and futures of our village.

Home of Fletcher Moss Alderman, philanthropist, JP and author. The house is now a community space. A rare stained glass sundial window has been installed in the building.

A warm welcome to this interesting Centre and Mosque is guaranteed.

On behalf of Ramsbottom Heritage Society Nik Taylor, National Trust warden for the Stubbins estate, based at Gawthorpe Hall Padiham Burnley, is leading a walk and talk explaining natural flood management techniques.

This beautiful historic building is often overlooked, but inside you’ll find stories, surprises, and a future full of promise. Explore the past, see the restoration work happening today, and find out what’s next for this iconic Rochdale landmark.

A Victorian-inspired celebration of a steam-powered world of imagination, featuring spectacular costumes, crafts, performances and free family-friendly activities.

Celebrate 150 years since a local man took a series of photographs of Oldham's industrial landscape to form a panorama.

Explore our new nature gallery at this free, drop-in curator talk.

Discover the stories of everyday life in our gallery displays at this free, drop-in curator talk.

Peek behind store doors that are usually closed to find out more about caring for art collections.