Preserving Peel Tower
Thanks to a grant of £57,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, a condition survey is to be carried out at Peel Tower with a view to preserving this iconic landmark, originally unveiled in 1852, for many years to come.
Categories: heritage
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Bury Art Museum wins £500k to keep collection safe
Bury Art Museum and Sculpture Centre has won £589,545 to carry out essential building works which will help to protect its many artworks.
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Discover your heritage here in Bury
Residents have the perfect chance to learn about local history and landmarks during Heritage Open Days (8-17 Sep).
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Public urged to join campaign to save Castle Armoury
Bury’s civic leaders are asking the public to join them in appealing to the Government to save the town’s historic Castle Armoury.
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East Lancashire Railway secures £300K loan in fresh boost for its future
The East Lancashire Railway (ELR) has received a vital cash boost to help towards safeguarding its future, as the ongoing impact of the pandemic has left it fighting for financial survival.
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Heritage Open Days 2020 – The Lockdown Year!
Heritage Open Days encourage venues to open their doors and allow people to visit areas that would normally be out of bounds – but this year, due to Covid-19, things are very different.
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Discover your local heritage on a free tour
Don’t miss the chance to take part in Bury’s Heritage Open Days, which celebrate some of the town’s hidden gems.
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Bury Art Shop shortlisted for national award
Bury Art Shop is making its name on the national stage after being shortlisted for a Museums & Heritage award.
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Local heritage open day at All Saints Church, Stand
Fascinating items from Whitefield’s past will be on display at All Saints Church, Stand on Saturday 4 November (10am to 5pm).
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Discover Bury’s gems at three Heritage Open Days
Three Heritage Open Days are taking place in Bury to celebrate and show off some of the borough’s ‘hidden gems’.
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Three Cheers for Radcliffe-born Donald Jack!
A Radcliffe resident’s search for a local author through Bury Library Service led to a treasure trove of information in Canada.
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Old Radcliffe in pictures – get your Radcliffe Heritage Society 2017 calendar now!
The hugely popular calendar produced by Radcliffe Heritage Society is back on sale at Radcliffe Library.
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Your invitation to discover Radcliffe’s heritage
The new Radcliffe Manor heritage trail will be showcased to local residents during national Heritage Open Days weekend (8-10 Sep).
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Discover Bury’s heritage at three free events
Bury is taking part in national Heritage Open Day by holding three free events to show off some of the borough’s hidden gems.
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Trialing the (Radcliffe Manor) Heritage Trail
On Saturday 23 April there will be a preview event for the new Radcliffe Manor heritage trail.
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Old Radcliffe in pictures – get your calendar now!
Radcliffe Heritage Society has produced a 2016 calendar with each page featuring an old photograph of a Radcliffe scene.
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Superstar 'Scotsman' flies into North West railway
The East Lancashire Railway has today announced that Flying Scotsman will be visiting the Bury based attraction at a dedicated event in January.
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Bury celebrates English Tourism Week
Bury Tourist Information Centre invites everyone to call in and celebrate English Tourism Week.
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Bury remembers the First World War with Heritage Lottery Fund support
The Centre for Cultural Collections (CfCC), formerly Bury Archives and Family History Service, has received £60,800 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for an exciting project called Bury Remembers the First World War.
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Councillors’ photos needed for our 40th anniversary
Bury Council is marking its 40th anniversary by creating an online record of all those who have served as a councillor over these four decades.
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