Event: Whitworth Historical Society
Wednesday 01 April 2020
7.30pm (doors open 7pm)
Whitworth Heritage Museum
North Street
Whitworth
OL12 8RA
DETAILS:
This month we have two guest speakers, Frank Rhodes and Brian Selby. Their topic is 'A study of Belle Vue'.
You may be surprised to learn that the history of Belle Vue Zoological Gardens goes back to 1836 and at its peak attracted over two million visitors each year. In more recent times, many will remember its amusement park, greyhound racing, motorcycle speedway and its famous circus.
Frank and Brian remind us of the popularity of this once thriving attraction which was (almost) on our doorstep.
Whitworth Historical Society have a programme of monthly lectures, which are usually held on the first Wednesday in every month, between the months of October and June, at 7.30pm.
Visit the link below for a list of talks to be held during 2020.
Entry fee: Free but donations welcome
Contact: Secretary
07816 911 556