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1842 James Nasmyth patented his steam hammer 🔨 Built at his Patricroft foundry next to the Liverpool and Manchester Railway and the Bridgewater Canal, there's one on display in Making the Modern World Gallery https://t.co/VsBOlJDdVv 🔨🔨

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2019-12-08

Tomorrow is - we think there's no better excuse than to dive into a world of local county history with our collection of historical research books, available via our website.

https://t.co/OAlnZhbXrH

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2019-07-31

Free event klaxon! Accessible from your own homes!

On 21 September, the Centre will be hosting a showcase of some of the best digital local history resources.

Watch out for registration details to follow.

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2019-06-10

on 10/11 focuses on Historic Houses: Techniques, Ideas, and Goals for their Interpretation. Guests: Exec Dir Dawn Estabrooks Salerno, and Curator of Art from the ee Public Library, Janice Hodson. Free! 6-7 pm https://t.co/hDAzJEjbcJ

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2018-10-11

Our final map book is 'Maps for Local History' by historical geographer Paul Hindle. Published in 1988, the book explains how to use maps for local history research.

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2018-09-23

Our Group will be meeting at the on Wednesday 7th March from 10am - 12pm to discuss Admiral of the Fleet, Sir William Parker and his link to If you would like to get involved then just turn up!

https://t.co/VtWOZf3Quv

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2018-03-05

"Gaumont Cinema" Colin Moss 1948 "His [Daumier's] beer drinkers, smokers and theatre audiences influenced me". "Gaumont Cinema" is one of four paintings by Colin to feature in the exhibition

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2018-01-19

Ready for New Year's Eve? On the menu at the Metropole Hotel, 31 Dec 1940, oysters, lobster and a basket of 'frivolités', among other delicious things!

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2018-01-01