The first gallery in the museum is called ‘This is Saddleworth’. Here you can see Saddleworth in the round: history, landscape and inhabitants. Many fine objects, collected and donated by local people are displayed here.

The second gallery is about domestic life in Saddleworth and is particularly popular with children. There is a recently redisplayed interior of an eighteenth century weaver’s cottage, a Victorian house and a shop window with changing displays.

The story of the Volunteer soldier in Saddleworth, the two world wars and civilian experiences are explored in a small display of photographs and memorabilia.

The Textile Gallery has working machinery showing the weaving process from mule to Dobcross Loom.

The Transport and Communications Gallery shows the Tame Valley as a vital transport link between Yorkshire and Lancashire from Roman times to the canals, railways and the famous Standedge Tunnel. There are also bicycle, vintage cars and motorcycles


PERMANENT DISPLAYS

RECENT REDISPLAYS