Archive for the ‘Northern England’ Category

Shibden Hall and Park

Sunday, April 29th, 2007

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Built in 1420, Shibden Hall has oak panelled interiors and room settings worthy of this Historic Home. The Park includes a boating lake and cafe.

Shibden Hall
Lister’s Road
Halifax
West Yorkshire
HX3 6XG
Tel: +44 (0)1422 352 246

Victoria Baths

Sunday, April 29th, 2007

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Restoration of this building can be viewed on open days throughout the year. Check out their website for detailed information on how to get there and opening times.

Victoria Baths
Hathersage Road
Chorlton-on-Medlock
Manchester
M13 OFE

Shore Road Pumping Station

Thursday, April 26th, 2007

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Working example’s of the steam pumps built in the 1870’s on display. A video presentation tells how the Mersey Railway Tunnel was constructed, and shows the ‘Giant’ pump in action. Check opening times on their website.

Shore Road Pumping Station
Woodside
Birkenhead
CH41 6DN

Tel: 0151 650 1182

Weardale Museum

Saturday, April 21st, 2007

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See life as it was 100 years ago for a typical mining family.

Weardale Museum at High House Chapel
Ireshopeburn
Weardale
DL13 1HD
Durham

Touchstones Rochdale

Tuesday, April 17th, 2007

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Four restored galleries with permanent and traveling art collections on view.

Touchstones Rochdale
The Esplanade
Rochdale
OL16 1AQ

Tel: 01706 924492