Talks marking Oldham's role in the WW1 effort as part of remembrance events

Soldiers during the First World War

A series of talks will be taking place across Oldham to talk about the town during the First World War.

They'll be part of the centenary remembrance events.

Oldham Local Studies has linked up with Oldham Libraries to present a series of talks across the borough.

From Belgian refugees finding shelter in Oldham to Failsworth women and children coming together to enjoy each other’s company while sewing and knitting socks gloves and bandages for soldiers on the frontline, the talks tell Oldham’s First World War story.

Tickets can be booked by calling 0161 770 4654 or emailing archives@oldham.gov.uk

Here is the programme of events:

Oldhamers in World War One: Friday 28 September, 6pm, Oldham Library, Greaves Street, OL1 1AL

Belgian Refugees in Oldham: Monday 1 October, 2pm, Crompton Library, 7 Farrow Street East, Shaw, OL2 8QY

Conscientious Objection in Oldham: Tuesday 2 October, 6pm, Uppermill Library, St. Chad’s, Uppermill, OL3 6AP

The Failsworth & Woodhouses Comforts Society: Wednesday 3 October, 11am, Failsworth Library, Oldham Road, Failsworth M35 0FJ

Oldham Poets: The First World War in Verse: Wednesday 3 October, 6pm, Oldham Library, Greaves Street, OL1 1AL

Oldhamers and the Battle of the Somme: Thursday 4 October, 11am, Lees Library, Thomas Street, Lees, OL4 5DA

Royton Soldiers and the end of the First World War: Friday 5 October, 2pm, Royton Library, Rochdale Road, OL2 6QJ