Town Hall 1871-87
Grade I Listed Building
Following a disastrous fire in 1883 the tower was rebuilt in 1887 to designs by A. Waterhouse.
Nationally acclaimed as an outstanding example of Gothic Revival architecture.
The Esplanade, Rochdale
Saint Chad’s Vicarage
Grade II Listed Building Circa 1726
Built for the Reverend Dunster, the design was based on a similar house in London.
Touchstones Blue Plaque Touchstones Rochdale 1884 Touchstones Rochdale Grade II listed 1884 (extended in 1903 and 1913) The Rochdale Town Hall fire of 1883 destroyed the clock tower library and led to the opening of the purpose built ‘Free Public Library’ one year later. The library was extended to include a Museum and Art Gallery,…
Princess Alexandra Visits Toad Lane 1981, photo by Harold Howarth
Princess Alexandra Visits Rochdale’s Co-op Museum on Toad Lane in June 1981
Rochdale Art Gallery, photo from Harold Howarth
Rochdale Art Gallery taken in May 1980
Toad Lane Coop Tea Sign
This year is the Rochdale Pioneers celebrates the 170th anniversary. Find out all about the 28 original Pioneers, create a Pioneer peg doll, dress up as a Victorian Pioneer outfit and have a great day out.
Using recyclable materials, you will create a co-op design using the art of mosaic. Take inspiration from the objects around the museum and have a great day out to keep the kids learning in a fun way.
Explore the Past, Present & Future of the co-op movement and design bunting that will tell a story.
Pioneers Museum will be providing fun days every Wednesday during the school holidays. Pioneer Wednesdays start this coming Wednesday and the first one is called Pioneer Bees.