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1. Blood of Oldham men soaked the soil
Oldham Advertiser, Thursday 11 October 2007“MEN stumbled forward through mud and slime. At every step they sank over the boot-tops in sodden soil; not a few sank waist-deep in the yawning, water-filled shell holes – but they staggered on with the grim persistency which is the outstanding attribute of the average Englishman and the source of wonder to foreign nations.”
2. How did our town's worldwide renown go to the dogs?
Oldham Advertiser, Thursday 26 April 2007FOR footballers, nothing beats the opportunity to play at Wembley. For cricketers, Lord’s is the prime venue. But was the village of Higginshaw really once the spiritual home for the world’s whippet racers?
3. The golden boy town forgot
Oldham Advertiser, Thursday 8 March 2007WITH the closure of Chadderton baths confirmed and provisional plans for a modern 21st century pool unveiled, the Advertiser decided to take a look at a forgotten hero and Olympic gold medalist who was closely associated with the baths.
4. The 'cowboy' murder that mobilised 50,000 Oldhamers
Oldham Advertiser, Friday 10 March 2006IT WAS the run-up to Christmas 1913, but instead of the crowds spilling on to the streets to spread festive cheer they were baying for blood.
5. Compelling site on Oldham's history
Oldham Advertiser, Monday 4 July 2005I HAVE found a website that covers the working lives of those living in the cotton towns of what we now call Greater Manchester.
6. Are there any Howorths from 'coal business' still out there?
Oldham Advertiser, Monday 4 July 2005A CHADDERTON woman is hoping that Advertiser readers can help her in a search to trace members of her late husband's family.
7. Don't get too dependent on the internet
Oldham Advertiser, Thursday 21 July 2005IN THE last 18 months there have been significant changes in the way family historians have been able to access the records necessary for their researches.
8. Looking back
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 17 October 2007TAKE a step back in time to look back at some of the stories and incidents that have helped to shape Oldham over the years.Click here for more ...
9. Market destroyed by blaze
Oldham Advertiser, Monday 23 June 2003VICTORIA Market was erected in 1908 to replace a smaller market situated on the site of Tommyfield Market - our picture shows the building during the 1960s and illustrates its ornate entrance.
10. From carriages to Metrolink
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 4 June 2003THE changing face of public transport in Oldham.