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Rochdale Collection (#3)

Discover the rich history of Rochdale - a town with a story to tell since 1906

Background imageRochdale Collection: Medieval Deeds (ink on paper)

Medieval Deeds (ink on paper)
2654757 Medieval Deeds (ink on paper) by English School; Chethams Library, Manchester, UK; eChethams Library; English, out of copyright

Background imageRochdale Collection: The New Parliament (engraving)

The New Parliament (engraving)
1587484 The New Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Parliament. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 April 1857)

Background imageRochdale Collection: The Front Door at One Ash, Rochdale, Workpeople crowding in to see Mr Bright in his Coffin

The Front Door at One Ash, Rochdale, Workpeople crowding in to see Mr Bright in his Coffin (engraving)
1626382 The Front Door at One Ash, Rochdale, Workpeople crowding in to see Mr Bright in his Coffin (engraving) by Overend

Background imageRochdale Collection: On the Road to One Ash, Rochdale (engraving)

On the Road to One Ash, Rochdale (engraving)
1626381 On the Road to One Ash, Rochdale (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Road to One Ash, Rochdale)

Background imageRochdale Collection: Women from Manila, who work in a Mill in Rochdale, Lancashire

Women from Manila, who work in a Mill in Rochdale, Lancashire, give a display of national dancing in the cobbled streets of Rochdale. 20th July 1972

Background imageRochdale Collection: Angela Martin (aged 22) knits and reads while sitting in a bottle

Angela Martin (aged 22) knits and reads while sitting in a bottle, in the shop window of a furniture store in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. 23rd October 1957

Background imageRochdale Collection: Womens Suffrage Pilgrimage of July 1913 was a peaceful march in Ealing and Hyde Park

Womens Suffrage Pilgrimage of July 1913 was a peaceful march in Ealing and Hyde Park, London, designed to show the British government the sheer number of women from across the country who demanded

Background imageRochdale Collection: MA Worcester Leicester Vector Road Map

MA Worcester Leicester Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

Background imageRochdale Collection: MA Worcester Oxford Vector Road Map

MA Worcester Oxford Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

Background imageRochdale Collection: Windybank, 1860s. Creator: Unknown

Windybank, 1860s. Creator: Unknown
Windybank, 1860s

Background imageRochdale Collection: Belfield Hall, 1860s. Creator: Unknown

Belfield Hall, 1860s. Creator: Unknown
Belfield Hall, 1860s

Background imageRochdale Collection: Rochdale OL16 5 Map

Rochdale OL16 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Rochdale OL16 5

Background imageRochdale Collection: Rochdale OL16 3 Map

Rochdale OL16 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Rochdale OL16 3

Background imageRochdale Collection: Rochdale OL16 4 Map

Rochdale OL16 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Rochdale OL16 4

Background imageRochdale Collection: Suffolk NR33 7 Map

Suffolk NR33 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Suffolk NR33 7

Background imageRochdale Collection: Rochdale OL10 1 Map

Rochdale OL10 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Rochdale OL10 1

Background imageRochdale Collection: Rochdale OL16 1 Map

Rochdale OL16 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Rochdale OL16 1

Background imageRochdale Collection: Rochdale OL12 9 Map

Rochdale OL12 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Rochdale OL12 9

Background imageRochdale Collection: Rochdale OL15 8 Map

Rochdale OL15 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Rochdale OL15 8

Background imageRochdale Collection: Rochdale OL12 7 Map

Rochdale OL12 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Rochdale OL12 7

Background imageRochdale Collection: Rochdale OL12 8 Map

Rochdale OL12 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Rochdale OL12 8

Background imageRochdale Collection: Rochdale OL12 0 Map

Rochdale OL12 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Rochdale OL12 0

Background imageRochdale Collection: Rochdale OL11 4 Map

Rochdale OL11 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Rochdale OL11 4

Background imageRochdale Collection: Rochdale OL12 6 Map

Rochdale OL12 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Rochdale OL12 6

Background imageRochdale Collection: Rochdale OL11 1 Map

Rochdale OL11 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Rochdale OL11 1

Background imageRochdale Collection: Rochdale OL10 4 Map

Rochdale OL10 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Rochdale OL10 4

Background imageRochdale Collection: Rochdale OL10 3 Map

Rochdale OL10 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Rochdale OL10 3

Background imageRochdale Collection: Rochdale OL10 2 Map

Rochdale OL10 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Rochdale OL10 2

Background imageRochdale Collection: Rochdale OL15 9 Map

Rochdale OL15 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Rochdale OL15 9

Background imageRochdale Collection: Rochdale OL15 0 Map

Rochdale OL15 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Rochdale OL15 0

Background imageRochdale Collection: Rochdale M24 6 Map

Rochdale M24 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Rochdale M24 6

Background imageRochdale Collection: Rochdale M24 5 Map

Rochdale M24 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Rochdale M24 5

Background imageRochdale Collection: Rochdale M24 4 Map

Rochdale M24 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Rochdale M24 4

Background imageRochdale Collection: Rochdale M24 1 Map

Rochdale M24 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Rochdale M24 1

Background imageRochdale Collection: Rochdale M24 2 Map

Rochdale M24 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Rochdale M24 2

Background imageRochdale Collection: Ends of terraced houses backing onto the Rochdale Canal

Ends of terraced houses backing onto the Rochdale Canal
The gable ends of terraced houses backing onto the Rochdale Canal, Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire, England. People walk and cycle along the towpath, and the houses are reflected in the water of the canal

Background imageRochdale Collection: Rochdale Canal, Sowerby Bridge, Yorks

Rochdale Canal, Sowerby Bridge, Yorks
Girl with dog running beside Rochdale Canal, Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire. She holds a stick in the water to make ripples. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1988

Background imageRochdale Collection: Showdown at Adams Park: Curtis Thompson vs Rochdale, October 23, 2018

Showdown at Adams Park: Curtis Thompson vs Rochdale, October 23, 2018
vs Rochdale, 23/10/18

Background imageRochdale Collection: Battle at Adams Park: Wycombe Wanderers vs Rochdale, 23rd October 2018

Battle at Adams Park: Wycombe Wanderers vs Rochdale, 23rd October 2018
vs Rochdale, 23/10/18

Background imageRochdale Collection: Michael Harriman vs Rochdale: Wycombe Wanderers Football Club Showdown (October 23, 2018 - Game #16)

Michael Harriman vs Rochdale: Wycombe Wanderers Football Club Showdown (October 23, 2018 - Game #16)
vs Rochdale, 23/10/18

Background imageRochdale Collection: Wycombe Wanderers: Fred Onyedinma's Brilliant Performance Against Rochdale, 10/23/18

Wycombe Wanderers: Fred Onyedinma's Brilliant Performance Against Rochdale, 10/23/18
vs Rochdale, 23/10/18

Background imageRochdale Collection: Bryn Morris in Action: Wycombe Wanderers vs Rochdale (October 23, 2018)

Bryn Morris in Action: Wycombe Wanderers vs Rochdale (October 23, 2018)
vs Rochdale, 23/10/18

Background imageRochdale Collection: Adebayo Akinfenwa and Fred Onyedinma celebrate

Adebayo Akinfenwa and Fred Onyedinma celebrate
vs Rochdale, 23/10/18

Background imageRochdale Collection: Buckley Hall Orphanage, near Rochdale, Lancashire

Buckley Hall Orphanage, near Rochdale, Lancashire
A view of Buckley Hall Orphanage, near Rochdale. Boys are at play in a playground equipped with a single swing. Date: early 1900s

Background imageRochdale Collection: Boundary Park Hospital, Oldham, Lancashire

Boundary Park Hospital, Oldham, Lancashire
Arched entrance to Boundary Park Municipal Hospital, Rochdale Road, Oldham, Lancashire. The hospital began life in 1851 as the Oldham Union workhouse

Background imageRochdale Collection: Rochdale FC football team 1936

Rochdale FC football team 1936. Back row: Eaton, Jones, Baker, Huntley, Wyness, Sutcliffe, Clarke, Skaife, Cook, Wiggins, Worthy. Front row: Johnson, Buckley (Captain), Duff, Hales, Emmerson

Background imageRochdale Collection: Fire at Central School, Littleborough, Lancashire

Fire at Central School, Littleborough, Lancashire
Fire at Central School, Littleborough, Rochdale, near Hollingworth, Lancashire, England. Dated August 21st 1903 Date: 1903

Background imageRochdale Collection: Cyril Smith, British Liberal politician

Cyril Smith, British Liberal politician
Sir Cyril Smith (1928-2010), British Liberal Party politician, MP for Rochdale, Lancashire from 1972 until he retired in 1992. Date: 1960s




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Discover the rich history of Rochdale - a town with a story to tell since 1906. From its humble beginnings at Four Lane Ends in Shaw and Crompton, Lancashire, to the bustling hub of mill workers spinning their magic in Rochdale, Lancashire. Step back in time as you explore the haunting remnants of the Rochdale Union Workhouse in Dearnley, Lancashire. Feel the echoes of hardship and resilience that shaped this community. For sports enthusiasts, Adams Park is where dreams come alive. Witnessed by passionate fans, Stoke City clashed with ROCHDALE on 23AUG17 - an unforgettable match etched into sporting history. Uncover the birthplace of cooperation at The Original Co-op in Rochdale, Lancashire. A testament to unity and shared values that continue to thrive today. Nature lovers will be captivated by Hollingworth Lake nestled in Littleborough, England. Its tranquil beauty offers respite from city life and invites exploration along its picturesque shores. Marvel at engineering prowess as cranes suspend a magnificent 2-4-2 Tank Engine high above Rochdale's skyline - a symbol of industrial ingenuity that once powered this thriving town. Immerse yourself in culture during Rushbearing festivities held annually in Rochdale, Lancashire. Experience vibrant parades celebrating tradition and heritage passed down through generations. Transport yourself back to 1923 when David Lloyd-George (1863-1945), one of Britain's most influential leaders, delivered an inspiring speech right here in Rochdale - leaving an indelible mark on our collective memory. Rochdale beckons you with open arms; it's more than just a place – it’s a tapestry woven with tales of triumphs and challenges faced head-on.