A History of Heaton Park and Heaton Hall, Manchester.
Martin Gittins SpeakerNet Sponsor
- Regions:
- Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire, Cumbria
- Notice Period:
- Emergency (maybe less than one week's notice)
- Type:
- Semi Professional
- Fee:
- Paid: £60 within 15 miles radius of north Manchester, beyond that, £70 up to one hour drive.
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 16th January 2026
- Tagged:
- Parks | Wilton Family
This talk accompanies my book of the same name. It delves into some of the more unusual and little-known stories of the largest municipal park in Europe, formerly the home of the Earls of Wilton. From miniature railways, to cold war communication towers, from the first Grand National to an outdoor swimming pool. and from a Papal visit to an Oasis reunion concert. All this and more in this fact-packed talk.
Views: 11 | Enquiries: 0About Martin Gittins
I am a retired Deputy Headteacher with a lifelong interest in Local History.
I am the author of a number of books about the north of Manchester.
My other interest is singing and playing guitar, usually in folk clubs, and some talks are accompanied by songs and guitar.
As well as delivering talks I can also lead guided walks around several areas in North Manchester
Other Talks on SpeakerNet by Martin Gittins
- SMEDLEY, THE FORGOTTEN MANCHESTER SUBURB
- YORK STREET - THE STORY OF CHEETHAM HILL ROAD
- DISCOVERING CRUMPSALL - PARTS 1 & 2
- A HISTORY OF COLLYHURST AND HARPURHEY
- DISCOVERING BURY NEW ROAD
- DISCOVERING PETERLOO
- THE IRISH AT PETERLOO
- ODDMENTS AND ODDITIES (Available in short or long versions)
- THE SONG OF THE IRWELL
- A SONG AND A STORY 1 - 6
- KRAZY KRISTMAS KUSTOMS - Available in short or long versions)
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