Due to some emergency repair works to the Smithy building, we had to postpone the launch of the book and exhibition; the Heritage Lottery Fund kindly allowed us to extend the project deadline.
We are pleased to announce that the Memories of Eccleston book launch will be held at the Smithy Heritage Centre on Thursday 20th March, 6.30-8.30pm.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Back in 2014, we produced Memories of Eccleston, a book filled with fabulous photos and recollections of life in the local area, gathered from local people at special events we held at a number of community venues, as part of … Continue reading
These fans were amassed by a collector who later donated them to The Atkinson. The fans are a mixture of silk and paper. Some have wooden guards and sticks (the “skeleton” of the fan), and others are made of bone … Continue reading
