Join us at Oldham Histories Festival and become part of The Towers: A history of Summervale and Crossbank project

25/08/2022

Join us in celebrating Oldham Histories Festival next month and become part of The Towers: A history of Summervale and Crossbank project.

Oldham’s landmark tower blocks, Summervale House and Crossbank House are now gone, and our plans to build 88 new affordable homes on the site as part of our West Vale project are moving forwards. But the tower blocks’ legacy is living on in a fascinating digital archive of life in the area, thanks to The Towers: A history of Summervale and Crossbank project.

On Tuesday 13 September, the project team will be at Oldham Library 3.30-6.30pm showcasing the changing face of the Coldhurst neighbourhood from the 1800s to present day. Browse artefacts including pictures, maps and stories from people connected to the area, add your own memories of the tower blocks to become part of the archive and learn about opportunities for digital skills training linked with the project. There’s something for everyone so come along and get involved!

The Towers: A history of Summervale and Crossbank project is being led by FCHO, together with community group OL1, Oldham Coliseum, Oldham Council and Geeks for Social Change. It has received Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and National Lottery funding, distributed by the Heritage Fund UK as part of their Digital Skills for Heritage initiative.

Event details

  • Tuesday 13 September 2022,
  • Oldham Library
  • Free, No booking required.
  • 3.30-6.30pm

Read more about The Towers: A history of Summervale and Crossbank project 

Read more about Oldham Histories Festival 2022.

 

Picture caption: View of Crossbank House and Summervale House, 1976. Picture from the collection of Oldham Local Studies and Archives.

Crossbank House and Summervale House 1976. Picture from the Collection of Oldham Local Studies and Archives Crossbank And Summervale The Towers: A history of Summervale and Crossbank project is being led by FCHO, together with community group OL1, Oldham Coliseum, Oldham Council and Geeks for Social Change. It has received Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and National Lottery funding, distributed by the Heritage Fund UK as part of their Digital Skills for Heritage initiative.