Last chance to see unseen documents and artefacts on display

Time is running out to see documents and artefacts which have been hidden in Rochdale’s archives.

The display currently on show in the town centre is the result of Rochdale Local Studies and Co-operative Heritage Trust’s project Unlocking Collections which has seen 10 volunteers search through documents, donations and purchases which reflect the town’s heritage.

The collection is now on display at Rochdale Local Studies and at the Square Gallery on Rochdale Town Hall Square.

Rochdale Local Studies Centre shared on Facebook: “Over the course of the project, our volunteers have explored and researched local archive collections, working with artist and facilitator Mitch Robinson to create artwork inspired by the stories they discovered.

“Their work is now on display throughout September in the Square Gallery on Rochdale Town Hall Square, bringing these local stories to life for the wider community.

“A huge congratulations and thank you to all our wonderful volunteers for their creativity, time and hard work.”

Your Trust shared: “These documents have grown over time through generous donations and purchases and the resources reflect the innovative and radical town of Rochdale.

“Members of the local community have been involved in researching, interpreting and making the collections more accessible to the wider community.

“As well as learning new skills such as conservation and heritage skills, digitisation, cleaning and listing documents correctly, the group has also been finding untold stories.

“Their findings, as well as a banner created by one of the volunteers, are presented in this end-of-project exhibition, coinciding with an exhibition at the outdoor Square Gallery outside Rochdale Town Hall.

“Funded by Arts Council England’s Unlocking Collections fund and Rochdale Borough Council’s Community Regeneration Partnership Funding from UK Government, administered by Rochdale Development Agency.”

Rochdale Local Studies, in Norman Road, Rochdale, is open Wednesday to Saturday. The exhibition ends on Wednesday, September 30.

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