Intro
To advance education through the study of local history in Tameside and to promote the study of source material and the preservation, security, collation and dissemination of archive material and research. The Forum has 29 group and individual memberships. It is possible to join a member group for a particular area in Tameside relating to your interest. Speakers list available.
Meet 4 times a year at Dukinfield Town Hall at 2pm dates for meetings available from the website or from Tameside Local Studies Library.
Projects ongoing: To list stained glass of historical interest, milestones, war memorials in buildings, a list of buildings not listed or in a conservation are but are of historical interest e.g. change of use. Volunteers needed. We are involved in the decisions re: Blue Plaques, many of our members have written books about the are. With the support of TMBC, we produce a leaflet for Heritage Open Days in Tameside. We have strong links with and support from Local Studies Library, Museums, Conservation/Planning Department and Events.
Please check website for forthcoming events.