About this event
Friday, 12–Sunday, 14 September 2025. Discover the Hidden Histories of Rochdale’s Gank.
- Who is this event suitable for? For adults.
- Do I need to book? No, you can just drop in.
- Directions: Get directions to this event from Google Maps
- Contact: BroadfieldParkSlopes@investinrochdale.co.uk
- Event organiser: Rochdale Development Agency with Rochdale Town Hall
Step into the past with this powerful exhibition exploring the working-class housing conditions and personal stories from Rochdale’s Packer Street and surrounding area, once known as the Gank.
Through photographs, memories, and historical insights, the exhibition sheds light on the homes and lives of those who lived in this long-forgotten slum.
This exhibition is part of Heritage Open Days, which are running from Friday, 12 September 2025–Sunday, 21 September 2025.
Disclaimer
Events and activities are not organised by Rochdale Borough Council unless stated otherwise. Neither is Rochdale Borough Council responsible for the accuracy of the information provided. If you are under 18, ask your parent/guardian before taking part in any event or activity.
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