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Discover your heritage here in Bury

Thursday, 7 September 2023 15:50

By David Murphy

Residents have the perfect chance to learn about local history and landmarks during Heritage Open Days (8-17 Sep).

Every September across the country, museums, galleries, churches and more open their doors to give people a chance to explore architecture, history and culture – and all for free.

Here are some of the events taking place in the borough of Bury: for more details and booking information, go to What's On - Visit Bury

Bury Archaeological Group – Saturday 16 September – focusing on Bury town centre around the Parish Church, Bury Castle site and Gallipoli Garden

St Gabriel’s Parish Church, Prestwich – on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 Sep.

Fusilier Museum – Friday 8 Sep. Learn the story about Bury’s 300-year historical links with the Lancashire and Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.

Radcliffe Parish Church – Friday to Saturday, 8-10 Sep. Dates back to the Domesday Book!

Bury Unitarian Church – tours on 9, 10, 16 and 17 Sep.

East Lancashire Railway – on Sundays 10 and 17 Sep. Includes the Castlecroft sheds and Bury Transport Museum.

Bury Town Hall – Friday 15 Sep, conducted by former Mayor of Bury Trevor Holt, culminating with refreshments in the mayor’s parlour.

Bury Art Museum – Friday 15 Sep. Talk about Bury Castle, which dates back to 1469, and the history of Bury in the Middle Ages and during the War of the Roses.

Bury Parish Church – on 15, 16 and 17 Sep. Includes on Friday a concert by Chetham’s School of Music, and on Sunday a Battle of Britain service.

The Met – Saturday 16 Sep. Hear the story about the town’s famous arts venue, with family workshops and behind the scenes access.

St Mary’s Church, Prestwich – Saturday 16 Sep. conducted by local historians, including churchyard tours and children’s activities.

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