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The first day of HODs was full on, with thanks to all the hard work by volunteers in the preparation of the exhibition and stewarding by Edgar Wood Society members. Among the visitors it was good to see the MP for Heywood and Middleton North, Elsie Blundell. Also visiting were Middleton Councillors, Elizabeth Atewologun and …
In preparation for Heritage Open Days, society members were busy all day. Eighteen display boards had been been hung and needed painting. Moira and Christine had mastered the rollers by the eighteenth board. Steve gave a helping hand before turning his skill to sign writing. The next task will be mounting the exhibition, it will …
The sun shone for the first tour of 2024 of the Middleton Conservation Area and Edgar Wood Buildings led by members of the Edgar Wood Society. Visitors had travelled from Liverpool, Rossendale and Lindley (Huddersfield) as well as others from here in Middleton. I am please to report that they enjoyed the walk and visit …
The Long Street Methodist Church and Schoolrooms are open for visitors between 1 and 4pm on the following dates in September: Saturday 9th , Sunday 10th , Wednesday 13th , Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th ‘The chapel is a knockout’ says the latest Pevsner Guide. Designed by architect Edgar Wood and completed in 1901 it …
Edgar Wood’s masterpiece in Middleton, Long Street Methodist Church and School Rooms will be open for visitors on: Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 Sept. between 1 – 4pm Wednesday 14 Sept. 1 – 4pm Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 Sept. 1 – 4pm Members of the Society will be on site to greet you …
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