A History of Bury New Road
Martin Gittins
- Region:
- England
- Notice Period:
- Emergency (maybe less than one week's notice)
- Type:
- Experienced
- Fee:
- Paid: £30 - £50 depending on distance travelled and audience size
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 4th January 2024
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Once the route of an ancient Roman Road and now a busy commercial thoroughfare, Bury New Road cuts through Broughton, Kersal; and Sedgley and then on to Prestwich and Whitefield. From viewing The Transit of Venus at Broughton Spout to Naked Racing on Kersal Moor and not forgetting the table dedicated to W.G. Grace in the local cricket club this talk has something for everyone.
Views: 99 | Enquiries: 0About Martin Gittins
Martin Gittins is a retired Primary School Deputy Headteacher. He has had a lifelong interest in Local History, particularly focussing on North Manchester, and, since 2008 he has been studying the Peterloo Massacre of 1819. He is able to give talks on Local History Subjects, Peterloo, and a small number of other subjects.
Other Talks on SpeakerNet by Martin Gittins
- Discovering Crumpsall 1
- Discovering Crumpsall 2
- The Peterloo Massacre
- Oddments and Oddities
- Smedley, The Forgotten Suburb of Manchester
- York Street - The Story of Cheetham Hill Road
- Oh Mighty River Irk (in preparation for summer 2024)
- Discovering Collyhurst and Harpurhey
- Krazy Kristmas Kustoms
- Mark Addy's Irwell
- A Song and A Story 1, 2, 3 etc
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