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Oldham books: History & Heritage
	Memories of Oldham Once the largest cotton-spinning centre in the world, Oldham was a vibrant town although many lived in poverty. The sense of community was very strong and this book records the stories and reminiscences of over thirty Oldhamers, in their own words. Their vivid voices recall childhood games, work, shops and entertainment, as well as the effects of war and bombing raids. 'One afternoon we could see and smell smoke coming from the roof of the church. It was my job to run up the street, go in the telephone box and dial 999. It was the very first time I'd ever been on my own to telephone anybody, and my hands were shaking. But the fire brigade came and got the fire out.' This book is illustrated with a wealth of photographs from the personal collections of the interviewees, adding considerably to the power of their stories and making this an important social and historical document as well as a fascinating read. This is community history at its best. Price: £12.99 Publication: June 1, 2005
	The Collieries of the Oldham Coalfield Price: £12.59 Publication: September 29, 2003
	Victorian Oldham in Pictures This volume provides a photographic history of Victorian Oldham. Price: £7.50 Publication: October 2003

Oldham books: General Interest

Oldham Rugby League (Images of Sport S.) Oldham RLFC is a proud club with a great tradition. Founded in 1876 from its rugby union-playing predecessor the club grew swiftly and only three years later one of its players, John B. Rye, gained representative honours for Lancashire. Oldham had many successful seasons prior to the First World War, followed by a remarkable sequence in the 1920s, when they reached the final of the Challenge Cup on no less than four consecutive occasions. After the Second World War, the club had possibly its finest hour in the 1956/57 season, when Oldham RLFC won the Championship. Players from that era such as Bernard Ganley, Charlie Winslade, Frank Stirrup and Bryn Goldswain are among the finest to ever wear the club's colours. Yet by the end of the 1960s it had all gone sadly wrong and the club failed to recall former glories until the mid-1980s. However, it was a false dawn, and despite some good on-field showings, financial problems saw the receivers called in, in 1997. Rugby League was not allowed to die out in Oldham though, and a new club was swiftly formed by local enthusiasts, claiming a place in the Second Division Championship in 1998. The story continues right up to modern day. With over 200 photographs, many extremely rare and dating back to the formation of the club, this book brings to life once again many of the club's heroes. This is a record of a once-dominant force in Lancashire's sporting history and is a is a must for any supporter, young or old, of the club. Price: £12.99 Publication: May 31, 2005

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