Whitworth Heritage Museum

and the Whitworth Historical Society

"The mines, the moors, the wars and the chores - the lives of ordinary Lancashire folk seen through the objects, tools and clothes of their everyday existence."

Whitworth Historical Society is based in the Rossendale Valley, Lancashire, and is run by a group of local enthusiasts. The Society was formed in 1973 and moved to premises on North Street, opposite the Sportsman Public House, in 1985. The museum relies on its volunteers for day to day running costs and any renovations. Click here for a location map.

The display rooms have masses of exhibits, mainly donated by local people. In addition they have an extensive library of documents relating to Whitworth, and a large collection of photographs from the past - sample photographs below. A visit to the museum gives an insight into the history of life in the Rossendale Valley:- its homes, churches, schools, transport and industry.

16th Feb. 2007

'In the shadow of Brown Wardle' A child's view of life in Whitworth in the 1930s and 1940s - written by site visitor Beryl Howarth.

Click on any of the photographs for an enlarged view

Facit Railway Station	Cotton mill workers at Brookside MIll (1910)	Shawforth tram

Opening times are on Tuesdays from 7.30 - 9.30 p.m. and Saturdays 2 - 4 p.m. Other opening times by arrangement.

The Society would appreciate old photographs of Whitworth's churches and chapels, street scenes, former public houses, school groups and group outings etc. Treasured photographs will be copied and returned if required.

CONTACTS	Telephone Number
Chairman- Mr. Owen James	01706 343231
Secretary - Mr. A. Schofield	01706 343370
Treasurer - Mr. Derek Lord	01706 853510

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