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Rochdale Collection (#7)

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

Background imageRochdale Collection: Sky Bet League One: Showdown at Ashton Gate - Bristol City vs Rochdale, 28 February 2015

Sky Bet League One: Showdown at Ashton Gate - Bristol City vs Rochdale, 28 February 2015
Mascot at Ashton Gate for the Sky Bet League One game between Bristol City and Rochdale on 28 February 2015 in Bristol, England - Photo mandatory by-line

Background imageRochdale Collection: Sky Bet League One: Showdown at Ashton Gate - Bristol City vs Rochdale, 28 February 2015

Sky Bet League One: Showdown at Ashton Gate - Bristol City vs Rochdale, 28 February 2015
Mascot at Ashton Gate for the Sky Bet League One game between Bristol City and Rochdale on 28 February 2015 in Bristol, England - Photo mandatory by-line

Background imageRochdale Collection: Bristol City vs Rochdale: Sky Bet League One Match at Ashton Gate Stadium - 28 February 2015

Bristol City vs Rochdale: Sky Bet League One Match at Ashton Gate Stadium - 28 February 2015
Mascot at Ashton Gate for the Sky Bet League One game between Bristol City and Rochdale on 28 February 2015 in Bristol, England - Photo mandatory by-line

Background imageRochdale Collection: Bristol City v Rochdale 280215

Bristol City v Rochdale 280215
Bristol City captain Aaron Wilbraham succumbs to the boot of a Rochdale player - Photo mandatory by-line: Paul Knight/JMP -28/02/2015 - SPORT - Football - Bristol - Ashton Gate Stadium - Bristol City

Background imageRochdale Collection: Bristol City's Aaron Wilbraham Celebrates Thrilling Goal Against Rochdale in Sky Bet League One

Bristol City's Aaron Wilbraham Celebrates Thrilling Goal Against Rochdale in Sky Bet League One
Bristol City captain Aaron Wilbraham celebrates his goal - Photo mandatory by-line: Paul Knight/JMP -28/02/2015 - SPORT - Football - Bristol - Ashton Gate Stadium - Bristol City v Rochdale - Sky Bet

Background imageRochdale Collection: Rochdale, Lancashire, England. Wesleyan Methodist Chapel and School, Union Street

Rochdale, Lancashire, England. Wesleyan Methodist Chapel and School, Union Street. From William Robertson Rochdale Past and Present, Rochdale, 1876. Colour-printed engraving

Background imageRochdale Collection: Rochdale, Lancashire, England. Unitarian Chapel and School, Blackwater Street. From

Rochdale, Lancashire, England. Unitarian Chapel and School, Blackwater Street. From William Robertson Rochdale Past and Present, Rochdale, 1876. Colour-printed engraving

Background imageRochdale Collection: John Bright (1811-1889) British radical orator and statesman, born in Rochdale, Lancashire

John Bright (1811-1889) British radical orator and statesman, born in Rochdale, Lancashire of Quaker parents. First elected as a Member of Parliament in 1843

Background imageRochdale Collection: John Bright (1811-1889) English radical statesman, born in Rochdale, Lancashire

John Bright (1811-1889) English radical statesman, born in Rochdale, Lancashire. Anti-Corn Law League. Reform Act 1867. Engraving from The Worlds Great Men (London, c1870)

Background imageRochdale Collection: John Bright (1811-1889) British radical statesman, born in Rochdale, Lancashire

John Bright (1811-1889) British radical statesman, born in Rochdale, Lancashire. Anti-Corn Law League. Reform Act 1867. Tinted lithograph

Background imageRochdale Collection: Brights home Rochdale

Brights home Rochdale
The home of John Bright, - One Ash, Rochdale (a suburb of Manchester, Lancashire.) Date: 1859

Background imageRochdale Collection: Bright Birthplace

Bright Birthplace
The birthplace of John Bright, - Greenbank, Rochdale (a suburb of Manchester, Lancashire.) Date: 1859

Background imageRochdale Collection: Rochdale, Lancashire

Rochdale, Lancashire
On the way to One Ash, Rochdale, Lancashire, now part of Greater Manchester

Background imageRochdale Collection: Lady Byron

Lady Byron
Illustration showing Anne Isabella, Lady Byron (1792-1860), wife of George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron of Rochdale (1788-1824), the English poet and society figure

Background imageRochdale Collection: Lord Byron, 1822

Lord Byron, 1822
Portrait of George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron of Rochdale (1788-1824), the English poet and society figure, painted when Byron was 34

Background imageRochdale Collection: Lord Byron (1788-1824)

Lord Byron (1788-1824)
Engraved portrait of George Gordon Noel Byron, 6th Baron Byron of Rochdale (1788-1824), the English poet and society figure

Background imageRochdale Collection: Cobden Honoured

Cobden Honoured
RICHARD COBDEN Radical statesman, honoured at a soiree at Rochdale, Manchester




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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.