Know Your Roots

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Know Your Roots

Roman roads? The world's biggest mill? The Beautiful Oldham Society? Cherry Valley? Strawberry Gardens? Let podcast presenter-producer Ashleigh Cartwright take you on a journey through time, with our brand new Northern Roots history podcast mini-series! Discover stories, events and characters connected to the 160-acre Northern Roots site in Oldham, Greater Manchester. Download the Northern Roots History map at https://northern-roots.uk/discover/ and follow Northern Roots on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Episodes

  1. 09/07/2021

    Know Your Roots - Alexandra Park - Episode 10

    We hope you've enjoyed this Northern Roots history mini-series. Just before you go, do you know about Alexandra Park? Oldham's award-winning, Grade 2 listed park is Northern Roots immediate neighbour and is stacked with history.  No.9 on the Northern Roots History map.

    1 min

  2. 09/07/2021

    Know Your Roots - Pony Club & Carriage Driving - Episode 9

    Equestrians are a vibrant part of the Northern Roots community, and have used the 160-acre Northern Roots site for decades. No.8 on the Northern Roots History Map.

    1 min

  3. 09/07/2021

    Know Your Roots - Oldham Ashton Guide Bridge Railway - Episode 8

    Follow in the footsteps of a once busy railway..... No.7 on the Northern Roots History map.

    28 sec

  4. 09/07/2021

    Know Your Roots - Park Bridge Heritage Centre - Episode 7

    This stunning 18th century ironworks, a relic of the Industrial Revolution, lies in Tameside, at the southern end of the Northern Roots site. No.6 on the Northern Roots History map.

    1 min

  5. 09/07/2021

    Know Your Roots - Strawberry Gardens - Episode 6

    What was Strawberry Gardens?  No.5 on the Northern Roots History map.

    1 min

  6. 09/07/2021

    Know Your Roots - Pearl Mill - Episode 5

    The largest mill in the world! No. 4 on the Northern Roots History map.

    1 min

  7. 09/07/2021

    Know Your Roots - Mary Higgs - Episode 4

    The extraordinary Mary Higgs. Pioneering social reformer, founder of the Beautiful Oldham Society.  No. 3 on the Northern Roots History map.

    3 min

  8. 09/07/2021

    Know Your Roots - BrooK Mill - Episode 3

    The Industrial Revolution is in full swing! Oldham is the epi-centre of the global cotton-spinning industry. Local businessman Robert Thatcher builds a mill on the Northern Roots site.  No.2 on the Northern Roots History map.

    1 min

  9. 09/07/2021

    Know Your Roots - Romans -Episode 2

    What connects the Roman Empire to the Northern Roots site?  No.1 on the Northern Roots History map.

    1 min

  10. 09/07/2021

    Know Your Roots - Introduction - Episode 1

    Northern Roots is creating the UK's largest urban farm and eco-park on 160-acres of stunning green space in the heart of Oldham, Greater Manchester. Let podcast host Ashleigh Cartwright take you on a journey through time.

    2 min
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Roman roads? The world's biggest mill? The Beautiful Oldham Society? Cherry Valley? Strawberry Gardens? Let podcast presenter-producer Ashleigh Cartwright take you on a journey through time, with our brand new Northern Roots history podcast mini-series! Discover stories, events and characters connected to the 160-acre Northern Roots site in Oldham, Greater Manchester. Download the Northern Roots History map at https://northern-roots.uk/discover/ and follow Northern Roots on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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  • Creator
    Northern Roots
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Northern Roots
  • Show Website
    Know Your Roots

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